Periodic Vaccination for Children 「子どもの定期予防接種」
更新日：2023年11月9日
What is periodic vaccination?
Periodic vaccination is implemented by residence municipalities, and respective vaccine has eligibility, frequency, and intervals between vaccinations. Vaccination at commissioned medical institutions in Toyokawa is free of charge. In case of health damage caused by vaccination, there is compensation for it by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. If the applicant does not have general practitioner (Family doctor) in Toyokawa and wishes to take vaccinations at medical institutions in other municipalities, it is necessaray to take procedures in advance at Toyokawa Health Center (Toyokawa Hoken Center). (Without taking procedures at Toyokawa Health Center in advance, vaccinations in other municipalities are not regarded as Periodic Vacciantion and charge will occur.)
About respective vaccinations
*2 weeks before or after taking vaccination for COVID-19, other vaccinations cannot be taken.
| Vaccine Type | Age | Vaccination Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rotavirus | Rotarix: From 6 weeks 0 day to 24 weeks 0 day after birth | Twice (2-time vaccinations with interval of 4 weeks or more) |
| Rota Teq: From 6 weeks 0 day to 32 weeks 0 day after birth | 3 times (3 time vaccinations with interval of 4 weeks or more) |
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| Hepatitis B | Under 1 year old |
First time:Twice （2 time vaccinations are taken with interval of 4 weeks or more for child under 1 year old.） |
| Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b) | From 2 months old to under 5 years old | Start taking vaccination from 2 months old to under 7 months old: |
| Infantile Pneumococcus | From 2 months old to under 5 years old | Start taking vaccination from 2 months old to under 7 months old: |
| Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio | From 2 months old to under 7 years and 6 months old |
Term 1:First time (3 time vaccinations are taken with interval of 3 weeks to 8 weeks.) |
| BCG | Under 1 year old |
Once |
| Measles, Rubella (MR) | Term 1: From 1 year old to under 2 years old Term 2: 5 year olds of Yochien , Hoikuen (In 1 year prior to admission to elementary school) |
Term 1: Once Term 2: Once |
| Chicken Pox | From 1 year old to under 3 years old | Twice (As standard, 2 time vaccinations are taken with interval of 6 months or more to under 12 months.) |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Term 1: From 6 months old to under 7 years and 6 months old (As standard, from 3 years old) Term 2: From 9 years old to under 13 years old *There is special eligibility. |
Term 1: First time (2 time vaccinations are taken with interval of 1 week to 4 weeks) 1 time additional for Term 1 (As standard, with interval of approximately 1 year after 2nd vaccination.) Term 2: Once |
Diphtheria・Tetanus |
From 11 years old to under 13 years old | Once |
| Vaccine Type | Age | Vaccination Method |
|---|---|---|
Human Papillomavirus Infection |
Periodic vaccination |
9-valent (SILGARD 9) |
Things to bring
- Medical questionnaire sheet for the vaccination (It is mailed to the address of the person's residence certification. It can be reissued at Health Center if it is lost.)
- Maternity passbook (Boshi Techo) (Without maternity passbook, vaccination is not available. If it is lost, conatct Health Center.)
- ID which indicates the person's address (Child Medical Expenses Recipient Certificate "Kodomo Iryohi Jukyusha Sho", My Number Card etc.)
*Proxy (free format) is necessary if 3rd person other than guardian accompanies the child.
List of commissioned medical institutions for individual periodic vaccination
List of commissioned medical institutions for individual periodic vaccination (In Japanese)
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Health Center (Hoken Center)
Telephone: 0533-89-0610
CONTACT
City of Toyokawa - International and Civic Activity Division
豊川市役所 市民協働国際課
Postal code: 442-8601
Address: 1-1, Suwa, Toyokawa, Aichi, Japan
Phone: 0533-89-2158
Open days and time: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:15pm
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National and Year-end and New-year Holidays December 29 - January 3
