Regular (Statutory) Individual Vaccination for Children

We are conducting regular vaccinations (vaccinations based on the Vaccination Law) to prevent the occurrence and spread of diseases that pose a risk of infection.

For details on each vaccination, please check below.

BCG (Tuberculosis)

Starting from April 2025, the vaccination method has changed from group vaccinations to individual vaccinations conducted at each medical institution.

For designated medical institutions, please check the "List of Designated Medical Institutions for Regular Vaccination in Inagi City" below.

• Eligible recipients: Children who are under 1 year old (the standard vaccination period is from 5 months to 8 months of age)
• Number of vaccinations: 1 time
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

Five-in-One Vaccine (DPT-IPV-Hib)

The city refers to the "Vaccination for diphtheria, whooping cough, acute poliomyelitis (polio), tetanus, and Hib infection" as the "five-in-one vaccination."
Note: For those who have already received the four-component combination vaccine or Hib vaccine, you will continue to receive vaccinations with the four-component combination vaccine and Hib vaccine. In principle, switching to the five-component combination vaccine during the vaccination process is not allowed; however, due to the discontinuation of the four-component combination vaccine, if it is not possible to complete vaccinations with the same vaccine, it may be possible to switch to the five-component combination vaccine as an "unavoidable circumstance." In that case, please consult with your vaccination provider and proceed with the vaccination.

First round of vaccinations (1st dose, 2nd dose, 3rd dose)

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 7 years and 6 months
• Number of vaccinations: 3 vaccinations with an interval of 20 to 56 days
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

Additional Vaccination for the First Term

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 7 years and 6 months
• Number of vaccinations: One vaccination between 6 months and 18 months after the initial vaccination
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

We are sending individual notifications (such as health check forms) for those born after February 2024, which include the health check forms for the five-component combination vaccine. Additionally, for those born before January 2024 who have never received the four-component combination vaccine or the Hib vaccine, it is possible to receive the five-component combination vaccine. If you wish to receive the five-component combination vaccine, please bring your Maternal and Child Health Handbook to the Inagi City Health Center. After confirming your vaccination history, we will provide you with the health check forms.

Rotavirus Infection

• Eligible persons: Children born on or after August 1, 2020
• Number of vaccinations: 2 or 3 times (depending on the type of vaccine)
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

There are two types of rotavirus vaccines. Consult with your healthcare provider to receive the necessary doses of one of the vaccines.

Type of Vaccine	Vaccination Target	Number of vaccinations
Rotarix	From 6 weeks 0 days to 24 weeks 0 days	2nd course
Rotarix	From 6 weeks 0 days to 32 weeks 0 days	3rd course

Hib Infection

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 5 years old
• Number of vaccinations: 4 times (varies depending on the age at which vaccination begins)
• Notification period: Notifications are being sent to those born before January of the 6th year of Reiwa.
  For those born in February 2024 and later, we are switching to notifications using the pre-vaccination questionnaire for the five-in-one combination vaccine (DPT-IPV-Hib).

Pneumococcal Infections in Children

Starting from October 1, 2024, the pediatric pneumococcal (20-valent) vaccine will be included in the regular vaccination schedule. Consequently, the regular vaccination for the pediatric pneumococcal (13-valent) vaccine will end. After October, the "15-valent" or "20-valent" vaccine will be used.
For those who are currently receiving the 13-valent vaccine and those who will start vaccination in the future, the 20-valent vaccine will be the standard.
Note: Please check below for information on mixed vaccinations.

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 5 years old
• Number of vaccinations: 4 times (varies depending on the age at which vaccination begins)
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

Concept of Alternating Vaccination

For those who have started vaccination with the 13-valent vaccine, please switch to the 20-valent vaccine and continue vaccination.
If you are switching from the 13-valent to the 15-valent vaccine, please continue with the 15-valent vaccine as is.
Note: The safety and efficacy of switching from a 15-valent to a 20-valent vaccine have not been established.

Hepatitis B

• Eligible: Children under 1 year old
• Number of vaccinations: 3
• Notification period: Before reaching 2 months of age

Quadrivalent Combination (DPT-IPV)

The city refers to the "Vaccination for diphtheria, whooping cough, acute poliomyelitis (polio), and tetanus" as the "Quadrivalent Combination Vaccination."

First round of vaccinations (1st dose, 2nd dose, 3rd dose)

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 7 years and 6 months
• Number of vaccinations: 3 vaccinations with an interval of 20 to 56 days
• Notification period: Notifications are being sent to those born before January of the 6th year of Reiwa. For those born after February of the 6th year of Reiwa, notifications are being switched to the pre-examination form for the five-in-one (DPT-IPV-Hib) vaccine.

Additional Vaccination for the First Term

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 2 months to 7 years and 6 months
• Number of vaccinations: One vaccination between 12 to 18 months after the initial vaccination
• Notification period: Notifications are being sent to those born before January of the 6th year of Reiwa. For those born after February of the 6th year of Reiwa, notifications have been switched to the pre-examination form for the five-component combination vaccine (DPT-IPV-Hib).

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

1st Dose

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 1 year to 2 years old
• Notification period: Before turning 1 year old

2nd Dose

• Eligible persons: Children aged 5 to under 7 years old, who are before entering elementary school (children born between April 2, 2019, and April 1, 2020)
• Notification Period: Early to Mid-April

Chickenpox

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 1 year to 3 years old
• Notification period: Before turning 1 year old
• Number of vaccinations: 2

Japanese Encephalitis

Standard Vaccination

First term initial (1st and 2nd)

• Eligible individuals: Children aged between 6 months and 7 years and 6 months (Standard vaccination age: From the 3rd birthday to the 4th birthday)
• Number of vaccinations: 2 vaccinations with an interval of 6 to 28 days
• Notification period: Before turning 3 years old

Additional Phase 1

• Eligible persons: Children aged from 6 months to 7 years and 6 months
• Number of vaccinations: 1 dose after approximately 1 year following the completion of the initial 2 doses of the first series
• Notification period: Before turning 4 years old

2nd Dose

• Eligible: Children aged 9 to under 13 years old
• Number of vaccinations: 1 dose
• Notification Period: The Month When You Turn 9 Years Old

Special Measures Vaccination

As of May 20, 2011, there have been amendments to the Vaccination Implementation Ordinance and the Vaccination Implementation Regulations, and the statutory vaccination age has been expanded as follows for those who missed the opportunity to be vaccinated due to the recommendation being withheld.

1. Those born between April 2, 1995, and April 1, 2007, who are under 20 years old.

2. has been completed.

2. Those born between April 2, 2007, and October 1, 2009, who have not completed the first phase of Japanese encephalitis vaccination by March 31, 2010, and are between 6 months and 90 months old or are between 9 years old and under 13 years old.

Notice: The pre-examination form will be provided at each medical institution or Health Center. Please be sure to bring your Maternal and Child Health Handbook when you come.
For more information about Japanese encephalitis, please see the "Vaccination for Japanese Encephalitis" page.

• Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination

DT (Type II Mixed)

• Eligible: Children aged 11 to under 13 years old
• Number of vaccinations: 1 dose
• Notification period: Before turning 11 years old

Human Papillomavirus Infection

As of April 1, 2022, the active recommendation for Human Papillomavirus infection Vaccination has been switched. For more details, please see the following page.

• About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection Vaccination

• Eligible participants: Girls equivalent to 6th grade of elementary school to 1st year of high school
• Number of vaccinations: 3 times or 2 times Note: For the 9-valent HPV vaccine, if the first vaccination is received before turning 15 years old, it is possible to complete the vaccination with 2 doses.
• Notification period: It will be sent to first-year junior high school girls in April of the 7th year of Reiwa.

Extension of the catch-up vaccination period for human papillomavirus infection prevention

The catch-up vaccination period is from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. Considering the significant increase in demand after the summer of 2024 and the situation regarding limited shipments, those who have received at least one vaccination during the three-year catch-up vaccination period (from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025) will be able to receive the remaining vaccinations at public expense for one year after the end of the period (during Fiscal Year 2025) as a transitional measure.

• Transitional Measure Eligible Persons: Women born from April 2, 1997, to April 1, 2009
• Conditions for vaccination during the transitional period

　Receiving at least one dose of the HPV vaccine between April 2022 and the end of March 2025.

　Note: Vaccinations that started before April 2022 but were not completed did not receive any vaccinations during the above target period.

If not caught, it will be excluded.

• The deadline for those who meet the conditions for free vaccination among the above eligible individuals is by the end of March in the 8th year of Reiwa.

Vaccination Location

• List of Designated Medical Institutions for Regular Vaccination in Inagi City (PDF 189.0KB)

The vaccination dates, times, and availability of vaccines may vary by medical institution, so please check the list of medical institutions below and confirm in advance by phone.
Note: According to the agreement of the five cities in the Minami-Tama Health and Medical Area, vaccinations can also be received at medical institutions in Hachioji, Machida, Hino, and Tama City. For more details, please refer to the regular vaccinations for children (when receiving at medical institutions in Hachioji, Machida, Hino, and Tama City). Additionally, if you wish to receive vaccinations at other medical institutions for reasons such as returning home for childbirth, prior application is required, so please contact the Inagi City Health Center.

• Regular Vaccination for Children (When receiving at medical institutions in Hachioji, Machida, Hino, and Tama City)

Subsidy system for voluntary vaccinations for children whose immunity has disappeared due to special reasons

For individuals who have lost immunity due to special reasons such as undergoing a bone marrow transplant as a treatment for illness, and for whom the effects of previously administered routine vaccinations are no longer expected, assistance will be provided for vaccination costs if a doctor determines that re-vaccination can be expected to restore immunity and the individual chooses to receive the relevant vaccination again.

Advance application is required. For more details, please contact the Inagi City Health Center.

About the Health Damage Relief System

If health damage occurs due to adverse reactions caused by regular vaccinations, such as requiring treatment at a medical institution or hindering daily life, you can receive benefits based on the Vaccination Law.
Depending on the extent of health damage, there are categories for Medical Expenses, medical allowances, child-rearing pensions for disabled children, disability pensions, one-time death benefits, and Funeral Services, with amounts specified by law being provided.
However, if the health damage was caused by the vaccination or by another factor (such as an infection that occurred before or after the vaccination or other causes), the causal relationship will be discussed at a national review committee composed of experts in various fields such as vaccination, infectious disease medicine, and law. Benefits can be received if it is recognized as being caused by the vaccination.
If you need to apply for benefits, please contact the examining physician or the Health Division of Inagi City.

Reference

• Vaccination Health Damage Relief System (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)(External Link)