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On September 1, the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, the Japanese Respiratory Society, and the Japanese Society for Vaccinology jointly released their view on the FY2026 routine COVID-19 vaccination program, stating that they “strongly recommend routine vaccination with the latest vaccines.” Citing the continued high risk of severe illness and death among the elderly and the ongoing spread of immune-evading variants, the three societies are calling for vaccination with the strain-matched shot set to roll out from October. On 5ch, the announcement sparked a mix of reactions — from “I’ve had 8 shots and I’m doing fine” success stories to skeptical comments like “can’t prove causation, but something changed in my health” — with the discussion spreading to cover out-of-pocket costs and the scaling back of mRNA vaccine development in the U.S.

On the 1st, the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, the Japanese Respiratory Society, and the Japanese Society for Vaccinology jointly released their view on the FY2026 routine COVID-19 vaccination program, emphasizing that they “strongly recommend routine vaccination with the latest COVID-19 vaccines.”

According to the three societies, the risk of severe illness and death among elderly people from COVID-19 remains high, and the virus continues to mutate in ways that evade immunity. Given this situation, in preparation for outbreaks this winter and next summer, they have decided to strongly urge vaccination with the latest COVID-19 vaccine matched to the “currently circulating strain,” set to begin in October.

The Sankei Shimbun

Source: sankei.com / Original article here

22AnonymousSep 2, 2026 20:54

So people who got vaccinated end up on a list here? lol

157AnonymousSep 2, 2026 22:08

I've lost count of which booster number this is, but of course the vaccine-faithful will get it, right?
It's a gracious decree straight from the medical scholars you all worship, strongly recommending routine vaccination.
Any "vaccine dropout" who skips it has no right to criticize anti-vaxxers.

188AnonymousSep 2, 2026 22:23

A history of drug-induced harm

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (News Express+) thread “Three medical societies, including the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, release views on COVID vaccination: “Strongly recommend routine vaccination”.”

“Mii-chan and Yamada-san,” a hit manga with over 3 million copies in print and a 2027 anime adaptation already confirmed, has long been controversial for its provocative storylines and for past remarks by people connected to the series — controversial enough that a social welfare organization once issued a formal statement of concern. Now the series’ creator, known by the pen name Nene Atsuki, is at the center of a fresh uproar: online “identification squads” have exposed what they claim is the author’s real name, face photo, and even family details. A Sankei-affiliated outlet has reported on the dangers of this kind of internet vigilantism. On 5ch, some users criticized the doxxing itself, while others argued over the manga’s portrayal of the hostess/nightlife industry and raised questions about the publisher’s volume-count labeling on the digital edition.

“Mii-chan and Yamada-san” is a smash hit with over 3 million copies in circulation, and a 2027 anime adaptation has already been confirmed. Amid controversy over the series’ provocative content and past remarks by people connected to it — controversy serious enough that a social welfare organization issued a formal statement — a new storm has broken out: personal information purportedly showing the “real name” and “face photo” of the creator, known by the pen name Nene Atsuki, has leaked online. We take a closer look at the runaway escalation of these “identification squads” and the dangers they pose.

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However, there’s no certainty that the information these “identification squads” have dug up is actually true — and even if it were, leaking the real name and face photo of someone working under a pen name amounts to “private punishment,” vigilante justice outside any legal process. What’s more, if the information turns out to be wrong, there’s a real risk that a completely unrelated person could end up being branded as “Nene Atsuki.”

Source: iza.ne.jp / Original article here

*This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5ch (News Express+) thread “[Ripples] Face Photo and Real Name of ‘Mii-chan and Yamada-san’ Creator Nene Atsuki Allegedly Leaked — Extraordinary Situation Escalates to Exposing Family Information.”