Hamada Atsuo, Fukushima Shinji
Travellers' Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Japan.
Travellers' Medical Center, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Japan.
J Infect Chemother. 2015 Jun;21(6):405-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jiac.2015.03.006. Epub 2015 Mar 20.
The vaccination rates of Japanese people travelling abroad are still relatively low compared to travelers from Europe and the U.S. The following 3 causes are considered to contribute to the low vaccination rates among Japanese. First point is the lack of attention to the prevention of diseases during overseas travel in Japanese people. Second point is the limited number of healthcare facilities where Japanese overseas travelers can receive vaccinations. Third, many vaccines administered to travelers are still unapproved in Japan. However, there appear to be recent developments in each matter. With these social changes, the vaccination rate should be improved by disseminating recognition of the importance of the travel medicine in Japan. This report summarizes the present situation of vaccination of Japanese overseas travelers and discusses the challenges to improving vaccination rates.
与欧美国家的旅行者相比，出国旅行的日本人的疫苗接种率仍然相对较低。以下三个原因被认为是导致日本人疫苗接种率低的因素。第一点是日本人在海外旅行期间对疾病预防缺乏关注。第二点是日本海外旅行者能够接种疫苗的医疗机构数量有限。第三，许多给旅行者接种的疫苗在日本仍未获批。然而，最近在每个问题上都有了一些进展。随着这些社会变化，应该通过在日本传播对旅行医学重要性的认识来提高疫苗接种率。本报告总结了日本海外旅行者的疫苗接种现状，并讨论了提高疫苗接种率所面临的挑战。
