COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for infants and toddlers（新型コロナワクチン　乳幼児接種のご案内）

• This guide is being sent to children ages 6 months to 4 years who are eligible for the vaccination for young children and infants. The vaccine for young children and infants requires three shots.
• Guardians must check this information. The purpose of this guide is not to force people into receiving vaccinations. You are requested to consider receiving the vaccination shot having fully comprehended both vaccination efficacy and the risk of side effects.
• The COVID-19 vaccine is available free of charge until March 31, 2024.If you have not yet completed your initial vaccination(3doses), please consider getting the remaining dose.

The vaccination voucher arrives.
Make a reservation for the vaccination　→　2. Making a reservation

Getting a Vaccination (1 st shot) →　4.Points to Note and Items to Submit on the Day of Vaccination

<Generally 3 weeks>

Getting a Vaccination (2nd shot) →　4.Points to Note and Items to Submit on the Day of Vaccination

<Generally 8 weeks>For medical institutions that accept appointments through the city, an appointment must be made again. → 2. Making a reservation

Getting a Vaccination (3rd shot) →　4.Points to Note and Items to Submit on the Day of Vaccination

※Since vaccinations after April 1,2023,are still being determined,it may not be possible to make a reservation for the second and third vaccinations depending on the first vaccination date.We will inform you about the implementation of COVID-19 vaccination after April 2023 on this website when it is confirmed.
※Covid-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine can be recieved at the same time.However ,The COVID-19 vaccination generally cannot be provided at the same time as other vaccinations. If the child will get the COVID-19 vaccination and a different vaccination, at least 2 weeks must pass between the vaccinations. (Exceptions: tetanus vaccine for cuts, emergency vaccines, etc.)　

The medical institutions providing the vaccination and the reservation procedure are explained on the Yokohama City website. Talk to your family doctor, and then make a direct reservation with one of the medical institutions on the list.
【List of medical institutions and　Reservation procedure】(Japanese page)
　 https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/shoni-yoyaku.html
※The reservation procedure and times may differ depending on the medical institution.

• When you make the appointment for the first shot, the appointment for the second shot will also be made automatically.
• Make another appointment for the third shot at least 5 weeks after the second shot (this will not be made automatically).

City’s dedicated reservation website（外部サイト）
Hours: 24-hours a day (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)

Course for the City's dedicated reservation website from login through reservation
(1) Access the site
Use the above Link to access the dedicated reservation website.
(2) Log in
Enter the [Vaccination Voucher Number] listed on your vaccination voucher.
Your password when logging in for the first time is your own birthday in eight characters (YYYYMMDD)
(Example: If you were born on January 1st, 2022→20220101)
(3) Register your e-mail address and confirm receipt of e-mail (first login only)
(4) Register your name (Katakana) and telephone number (If not registered previously)
(5) Proceed to the reservation screen from [Reserve/Amend] on “My Page”
(6) Proceed to the search screen from [Select Vaccination Venue]
(7) Search for a vaccination venue

It is possible to search by categories such as [Vaccine Type], [Vaccination Venue] and [Specified Date] etc.
(8) Select the date and time of the reservation
(9) Confirm that the reservation has been completed and double check the reservation details.

A confirmation screen will be displayed, and an email will be sent to the email address registered.

City of Yokohama Official LINE account（外部サイト）
Hours: 24-hours a day (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
*Registering for a reservation account on LINE will mean that you are no longer able to make reservations from the dedicated reservation site.
* Guardians that have been registered through their own LINE account, will not be able to use that account to make appointments for their child(ren).

TEL: 0120-045-112
Hours: 09:00 to 19:00 (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
*Make sure you dial the correct number.

FAX: 045-550-4226
Hours: 09:00 to 19:00 (weekdays only)
People with hearing impairments who cannot apply over the phone or online using a PC or smartphone may apply for reservations by fax. See the City website for further details. (Japanese page)
Vaccination reservation for the hearing impaired

TEL: 0120-045-154
Hours: 09:00 to 19:00 (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
*The Dedicated phone for reservation cancellation only accepts the cancellation of vaccination at a Venue Reserved via the City. It is also possible to cancel reservations made on the reservation website.

The methods of making reservations at medical institutions differ.
【List of medical institutions and　Reservation procedure】(Japanese page)
　 https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/shoni-yoyaku.html

• The vaccine available is the Pfizer vaccine for infants and toddlers.
• The vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11 and the one for people ages 12 and up are separate vaccines with a different dosage and administration.
• Before the vaccination, please also read the following URL link.【Effectiveness and Adverse Reactions of Vaccines for infants and toddlers】(Japanese page) https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/nyuyoji-effects.html

• If a child is age 4 at the time of the first shot, they will get the vaccine for young children for their second and third shots as well.
• If a child is already age 5 at the time of the first shot, they will get the child vaccine (for ages 5 to 11). The primary vaccination for this shot only requires two shots.
• Note that for the purpose of vaccinations, children are considered age 5 from the day before their birthday.

Example) If a child was born on December 1, 2017, and they get the first shot on November 30, 2022, then they will be considered 5 years of age and will get the shot for children between the ages of 5 and 11.

• The vaccination is free.
• Guardians must accompany their children. (If this is difficult, a relative, etc., who is familiar with the health condition of the child to be vaccinated can be present on behalf of the guardian. A letter of attorney is not required, but the guardian's signature is required on the pre-vaccination medical questionnaire.)
• If the child to be vaccinated or the accompanying guardian has a fever or is otherwise unwell, cancel the reservation and change it to a different day.
• Have the child wear clothing that provides easy access to the shoulders or thighs.

【Things included in this envelope】
(1) Vaccination voucher

• Do not remove the stickers.
• The bottom right portion of the vaccination voucher (vaccination certificate) is an important document certifying that the vaccination was performed. Keep the voucher after the second shot. Do not dispose of it.

(2) Pre-vaccination medical questionnaire

• In the field for the telephone number, provide a number that can be used to contact a guardian during the day.
• A guardian must provide their signature in the corresponding field.
• Fill in the required items before bringing the sheet.
※Reference※　https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/vaccine_tagengo.html（外部サイト）
　
【Things to prepare】
(3) Personal identification (for the child to be vaccinated)

•Health insurance card,My Number card,Residence card,Certificate of intellectual disability, etc.
here for a list　：　https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/honnin-kakunin.html

(4) Mother and Child Health Handbook
(5) Medication handbook (if available)

• The main side effects are pain at the injection site, headaches, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, chills, fever, etc. The child will generally recover from these symptoms within a few days after the shot.If symptoms persist or are severe, talk to your family doctor or the medical institution that administered the shot.
• In rare cases, serious side effects such as shock or anaphylaxis could occur. If you have symptoms of concern after the shot, talk to the vaccinating physician or your family doctor.
• In extremely rare cases after the shot, symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome could occur, such as an inability to move their arms and legs, weakness, and a lack of an appetite or energy, or within the first few days following the shot, symptoms of pericarditis could occur, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a lack of an appetite or energy. If you have such symptoms, promptly get examined at a medical institution.

045-285-0719 (24-hour response)
045-548-3562 (The fax number is for inquiries by those with hearing loss.)
Response Details: Consultations for continuing post-vaccination side effects, etc., and expert consultations that require medical knowledge.
* This service does not provide introductions to individual medical institutions. If medical checkups are required, consult with your family doctor or the medical institution where you received your vaccination.

• The information in this guide is accurate as of August 18, 2023.The details of this service may change according to conditions at the national level, etc. See Yokohama City's website for the latest information.
• Guardians are requested to consider vaccination having fully comprehended both vaccination efficacy and the risk of side effects.
• Please do not discriminate against anyone around you, whether vaccinated or not.

• City of Yokohama Website

COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccinations for infants and toddlers

• City of Yokohama LINE Official account

https://lin.ee/4J65IPa（外部サイト）

• City of Yokohama Twitter Official account

http://twitter.com/yokohama_koho（外部サイト）

• City of Yokohama COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center (infants and toddlers vaccine)

This is the phone number for the general Vaccine Call Center. Follow the guidance and select “2 Vaccinations for young children and infants” according to the guide.

TEL 0120-045-070 *Ensure you call the correct number.

Opening Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays and public and national holidays)

Supported languages: English, 中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, नेपाली, Português, Español, 日本語

FAX 050-3588-7191

*The fax number is for inquiries by those with hearing loss.