Pneumococcal Infection Vaccination for Older Adults

[Important Notice] The Vaccine Used for Vaccination Against Pneumococcal Infection in Older Adults Will Change

According to the policy of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the vaccine used for vaccination against pneumococcal infections in older adults has been changed from FY2024.

Accordingly, please note that the out-of-pocket cost will increase for vaccinations administered on or after April 1, 2024.

The change in vaccine has been implemented based on knowledge regarding the vaccine's effectiveness and other factors. Therefore, higher effectiveness can be expected compared to the conventional vaccine.

Fiscal Year	FY2023 (until March 31, 2024)	FY2024 (from April 1, 2024)
Vaccine to be used	23-valent pneumococcal vaccine Pneumovax (PPSV23)	20-valent pneumococcal vaccine Prevnar 20 (PCV20)
Out-of-pocket cost	4,000 yen	5,500 yen
Notes	Households receiving Public Assistance should bring their "Public Assistance Recipient Certificate," and former Japanese residents in China and others should bring their "Support Benefit Recipient Certificate" to the medical institution, where the full cost will be covered by public funds (free of charge).

 

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About Vaccination for Pneumococcal Infections in Older Adults

Regular vaccinations for pneumococcal infections in Older Adults are being conducted.

Those who wish to be vaccinated should receive the vaccination at designated medical institutions within the city.

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Eligible Individuals

Persons registered as residents of Inagi City on the vaccination date who meet either 1 or 2 below and have not previously received a pneumococcal vaccine

1. Persons aged 65 (from the day before their 65th birthday to the day before their 66th birthday)
2. As of the vaccination date, individuals aged 60 to under 65 who have disabilities in heart, kidney, or respiratory functions (equivalent to Physical Disability Certificate Level 1) and those with disabilities to the extent that daily life is almost impossible due to the human immunodeficiency virus.

Note: Individuals who have already received the pneumococcal vaccine are not eligible.

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About Individual Notifications

Individuals turning 65 will receive a personal notification at the end of the month prior to their birth month.

• Note: It will be sent in the month before your birth month, but please be aware that the vaccination date will be after you turn 65 years old.

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Vaccination Location

Individual vaccinations will be conducted at designated medical institutions in the city. Please check in advance as some medical institutions may require reservations.
Note: If you wish to receive vaccinations at a medical institution outside the city, you must apply in advance, so please contact the Inagi City Health Center.

List of Designated Medical Institutions for Pneumococcal Infection Vaccination for Older Adults

Medical Institution Name	Address	Phone Number
Tanihei Clinic	2-277 Yanokuchi	042-377-6433
Yanokuchi Clinic	101 Room, 2-380 Yanokuchi	042-379-0939
Koseki Internal Medicine Clinic	1st Floor, KK Intelligent Mansion, 730-1 Yanokuchi	042-377-0035
Hiromura Internal Medicine Clinic	5-955 Yanokuchi	042-401-7090
Kajiwara Internal Medicine Urology Clinic	1541 Yanokuchi, Urban Shuttle 1st Floor	042-370-8770
Canola Flower Clinic	30, 450 Higashi-Naganuma	042-313-9272
Genki Clinic	Higashi-Naganuma 534-1	042-401-6333
Higashi-Naganuma Clinic	16, 1726 Higashi-Naganuma	042-379-4851
Inagi Kidney and Internal Medicine Clinic	3106-1 Higashi-Naganuma, Belleville Inagi 1st Floor	042-370-7611
Abe Internal Medicine Clinic	3107-1 Higashi-Naganuma, Pia Town 21, 2nd Floor	042-379-4870
Nakao Internal Medicine Clinic	3107-4 Higashi-Naganuma, Keio Litnado, 3rd Floor	042-401-5836
Inagi Clinic	Omaru 118	042-377-6128
Inagi City Hospital [Health Checkup Center]	Omaru 1171	042-377-1421
Ishigaki Clinic	Omaru 3051-1	042-401-3733
Inagi Healing Forest Internal Medicine Clinic	Omaru 936-1	042-379-8880
Inagi Wakaba Clinic	7, 1604 Momura	042-370-0530
Inagi Station Front Clinic	3-1607 Momura	042-378-1570
Sakae Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic	1-1624 Momura, Inagi Park Homes 1st Floor	042-370-7363
Kan-no Clinic	20-50 Hirao 1-chome, O-Building 1st Floor	042-331-8570
Taka Clinic	20-54 Hirao 1-chome	042-331-8201
Hirao Internal Medicine Clinic	26, 7-cho, Hirao	042-331-8221
Moriya Neurology Clinic	34, 33 Hirao 1-chome	042-350-3885
Shin-Yurigaoka Eye Clinic	8-16 Hirao 2-chome	042-350-3526
Hirao Family Internal Medicine Clinic	1-24 Hirao 4-chome	042-350-3230
Sakurai Clinic	1254-1 Oshitate	042-378-3224
Takeda Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic and Esophageal Department	4-2 Koyodai 5-chome	042-377-3087
Nagamine Clinic	2-2 Nagamine 2-chome	042-350-7171
Hirakata Gastroenterology Endoscopy Clinic	1-55 Wakabadai Across Plaza, Wakabadai East	042-331-1131
Wakabadai Clinic	4-4 Wakabadai 2-chome, Station Front KM Building 2nd Floor	042-350-6075

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Number of vaccinations

One dose will be administered. The 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine will be injected intramuscularly.

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Fees

5,500 yen (This is the amount after the reduction of the self-pay portion.)
Limited to vaccinations administered from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
Note 1: For the above eligible persons, households receiving Public Assistance must bring a "Public Assistance Recipient Certificate," and former residents of China and others must bring a "Support Benefit Recipient Certificate" to the medical institution to receive full public funding (free of charge).

Note 2: Due to reasons such as changes in the vaccine used, the fee may be subject to change.

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Belongings

Health Insurance Card, those who are eligible under the above 2 must have a Physical Disability Certificate or a doctor's diagnosis

Note: The health questionnaire will be enclosed with the individual notification. It is also distributed at the Inagi City Health Center or designated medical institutions.

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Notes

Considering your health condition and constitution, if you are recognized to fall under any of the following, please consult well with your primary care physician. Also, please check the "Explanation about Vaccination for Pneumococcal Infection in Older Adults" and other related documents.

1. Individuals with clear underlying conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases, blood disorders, and developmental disorders.
2. Those who have experienced fever within 2 days after vaccination and those who have had symptoms suggesting allergies such as systemic rash
3. Those with a history of seizures
4. Individuals who have been diagnosed with immunodeficiency in the past and those who have close relatives with congenital immunodeficiency
5. Those who may have an allergy to the components of the pneumococcal vaccine

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Explanatory Materials, etc.

• Vaccination Guide for Pneumococcal Infection in Older Adults (PDF 299.1KB)
• Explanatory Document on Vaccination for Pneumococcal Infection in Older Adults (PDF 221.2KB)
• Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Website(External Link)

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