Omicron-targeting vaccine booster shots for ages 12+ (3rd-4th-5th doses)

Vaccine booster shots are available for all people who are 12 or older, have completed their primary two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and had their last dose at least three months ago.

Through 31 March 2023

Vaccinations will be administered using public funds, and are free of charge for everyone.
*However, there is a possibility you will have to pay for doctor fees if you visit a clinic before or after the vaccination.

Regardless of the type of vaccine of the last dose you received, booster shots will use the Omicron-targeting vaccine made by Moderna or Pfizer.

*The Omicron-targeting vaccine will be administered once per person.
[About vaccines for influenza, etc., and the interval between doses of other vaccines]

• Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and influenza vaccines may be taken at the same time with no waiting period.
• Generally vaccines other than the influenza vaccine may not be taken at the same time. Either the other vaccine or the COVID-19 vaccine may be taken if an interval of 2 weeks has passed.

The COVID-19 vaccines have been seen to sometimes cause side effects after they are administered, such as pain around where you were given the shot, headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, chills, diarrhea, or fever. Recipients will recover within a few days after taking the vaccine.

045-285-0719（open 24 hours）
*Guidance in languages other than Japanese also available

Side effects that continually persist after getting the shot or for specific issues that warrant informed medical consultation.
(Introductions to individual health care facilities are not provided. If you wish to be examined, consult your regular physician or the facility where you got the vaccine.)

The vaccine may be administered with consent of the individual’s parent or guardian. The vaccination cannot be administered without the parent or guardian’s signature on the vaccination pre-screening questionnaire.
Also, the parent or guardian must accompany the child.

See this page（外部サイト） for the distribution schedule.

See this page（外部サイト） for details regarding vaccination venues.

A reservation is required to get the vaccine booster. (Residents who have received a voucher may make reservations.) Have your vaccination voucher ready when making your reservation.

Residents with hearing loss who cannot make reservations by phone, PC, or smartphone may make reservations for mass vaccination venues or health care facilities via fax.
•Vaccine appointments for residents with hearing loss（外部サイト）

• Wear clothing to the venue that allows you to easily bare your upper arm.
• Take your temperature, and if it is clear that you have a fever or are otherwise feeling unwell, you are requested to forego the vaccination and cancel your reservation.

The pre-vaccination questionnaire, guidance, informational leaflet have been translated into 17 languages* on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
*English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Mongolian, Myanmar, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese
•Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website（外部サイト）

For general questions about COVID-19 vaccinations, venues, etc.