Ivermectin has yet to be approved here. It is available mail order.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/21/national/ivermectin-japan-covid19-little-evidence/?utm_source=pianoDNU&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=72&pnespid=4LGdmdALvvXW4PS5pUaj5OpJ5AEToyJ6gh4xRRY1okaV9kqPGnLCBuhpfVr6g3Fjwod1Qw
Today I saw my first vaccine protest. Two…
Today I saw my first vaccine protest. Two people. Both unmasked, with myself and one other, that makes 4 unmasked people out and about while I went shopping today.
Last week I was a simulated patient for 55 medical students. All but 4 wore masks for the simulated medical interview over ZOOM. My child wears a mask 10 hours a day. I had to fight with one of my employers who demanded that I wear a mask for online lessons conducted from my home. All the other teachers do so.
True, Japan has no mandates. However, Japan does not need mandates. The government only need to recommend what they wish to mandate and everyone falls into line. Last Sunday I was told to put on a mask in my local 100 Yen store. The Emergency Declaration was lifted Nov. 1st.
At the height of Japan’s fifth wave in mid-August, its president, Haruo Ozaki [Tokyo Medical Association President], proposed the emergency use of ivermectin to deal effectively with the pandemic.
“Although an examination is necessary by conducting a clinical trial properly, under a strained situation like this, I think we’ve reached a stage where it’s OK to have the authorization issued to use ivermectin on patients after getting their informed consent,” he told reporters on Aug. 13 [2021].
That’s just an opinion. They haven’t done so yet. They are running studies on its use against Covid, which I believe is further down the road than the US but it is not yet in use.
Ivermectin has yet to be approved here. It is available mail order.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/21/national/ivermectin-japan-covid19-little-evidence/?utm_source=pianoDNU&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=72&pnespid=4LGdmdALvvXW4PS5pUaj5OpJ5AEToyJ6gh4xRRY1okaV9kqPGnLCBuhpfVr6g3Fjwod1Qw
Today I saw my first vaccine protest. Two people. Both unmasked, with myself and one other, that makes 4 unmasked people out and about while I went shopping today.
Last week I was a simulated patient for 55 medical students. All but 4 wore masks for the simulated medical interview over ZOOM. My child wears a mask 10 hours a day. I had to fight with one of my employers who demanded that I wear a mask for online lessons conducted from my home. All the other teachers do so.
True, Japan has no mandates. However, Japan does not need mandates. The government only need to recommend what they wish to mandate and everyone falls into line. Last Sunday I was told to put on a mask in my local 100 Yen store. The Emergency Declaration was lifted Nov. 1st.
Thank you for the important context and clarification. Much appreciated.
Curious, where does the idea that Japan is using ivermectin come from? I have had many people ask about that in recent weeks.
See the article link you shared: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/21/national/ivermectin-japan-covid19-little-evidence/
At the height of Japan’s fifth wave in mid-August, its president, Haruo Ozaki [Tokyo Medical Association President], proposed the emergency use of ivermectin to deal effectively with the pandemic.
“Although an examination is necessary by conducting a clinical trial properly, under a strained situation like this, I think we’ve reached a stage where it’s OK to have the authorization issued to use ivermectin on patients after getting their informed consent,” he told reporters on Aug. 13 [2021].
That’s just an opinion. They haven’t done so yet. They are running studies on its use against Covid, which I believe is further down the road than the US but it is not yet in use.
Oh, and the gentleman stating his opinion does not have the authority to approve drug use.