COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance (Primary series for children aged 5-11 years)　新型コロナウイルスワクチン小児接種1・2回目のご案内

• Vaccination vouchers (For children) are being sent to children ages 5 to 11.
• Guardians should check the following information.
• This vaccination is not mandatory.If a guardian wants a child to get the COVID-19 vaccination, the guardian should first understand both the preventive benefits and risk of side effects and discuss it with the child.

• The vaccination voucher arrives
• Make a reservation for the vaccination　→　2. Making a reservation
• The child gets the first shot　→　4. Points to Note and Items to Submit on the Day of Vaccination

（After 3 weeks）

• The child gets the second shot　→　4. Points to Note and Items to Submit on the Day of Vaccination

※Covid-19 vaccine and influenza vaccine can be recieve 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.
※If you are unable to use a computer or smartphone, contact the call center (0120-045-070).
【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.

City’s dedicated reservation website(external 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.
*The dedicated reservation website does not support Internet Explorer. Use Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or another browser.
(2) Log in (People who used the site for reserving their first or second vaccination may proceed to (5).)
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, 2015→20150101)

*If you have a password that you used for the first through third vaccinations shots, please use that.
(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 (external website)（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 Third 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

• Pfizer makes a vaccine for children. There are two shots.
• The vaccine for individuals ages 12 and up is a different type of vaccine with a different dosage and administration.
• Before the vaccination, please also read the following URL link.

【Effectiveness and Adverse Reactions of Vaccines for Children】(Japanese page)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/shoni-effects.html
　

If a child is age 11 for the first shot but will turn age 12 before the second shot, the second shot should also be with the children's vaccine. For more information, please read the following URL link.(Japanese page)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/kenko-iryo/yobosesshu/vaccine/vaccine-portal/shoni-over12.html

• 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.

【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.
• One sheet is provided for each shot.
• 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)

After the shot, the child may have pain at the injection site, headaches, diarrhea, muscle or joint pain, fatigue, chills, fever, etc. The child will generally recover from these symptoms within a few days after the shot. If systems persist or are severe, talk to your family doctor or the medical institution that administered the shot.

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 April 1 , 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.
• If a guardian wants a child to get the COVID-19 vaccination, the guardian should first understand both the preventive benefits and risk of side effects and discuss it with the child.
• Please do not discriminate against anyone around you, whether vaccinated or not.

• City of Yokohama Website
  • COVID-19 Vaccination
  • Vaccinations for children (ages 5 to 11)
• Yokohama City LINE Official account
  • https://lin.ee/4J65IPa（外部サイト）
• Twitter Yokohama City Public Relations Division
  • http://twitter.com/yokohama_koho（外部サイト）
• City of Yokohama COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
  • TEL 0120-045-070
  • *Ensure you call the correct number.
  • Opening Hours（General consultations）: 09:00 to 19:00 (also accepted on Saturdays, Sundays and public and national holidays)
  • Opening Hours（Consultations on vaccinations for young children and infants）: 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.