Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Japan Panel OKs Second Booster for Age 60-Plus, and High-Risk Adults
Japan is giving second COVID-19 boosters, or fourth inoculations, to people 60 years of age or older, and those aged 18 or older who have preexisting medical conditions or other risk factors for severe disease. The government aims for a…
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