[12 years old and over] Information on the first vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine (1st and 2nd doses)

If you wish to receive Moderna's vaccine for the first vaccination, please make a reservation from the reservation/consultation dial.

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  1. Period during which vaccination can be received
  2. Vaccine used, vaccination interval, vaccination target
  3. Effects and side effects of vaccines
  4. [12 to 15 years old] Precautions for vaccination
  5. Inoculation venue
  6. Reservation method
  7. Instructions
  8. What you should know about vaccines

Period during which vaccination can be received

Until March 31, 2023

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Vaccine used, vaccination interval, vaccination target

A total of two doses are required for the initial vaccination.
For the 1st and 2nd inoculations, conventional vaccines that are not vaccines for Omicron strains are used.

Vaccine used Standard interval between 1st and 2nd doses Target age for inoculation
Made by Pfizer 3 weeks 12+

Made by Moderna

4 weeks 12+
  • Even if you exceed the standard inoculation interval, you can receive the second inoculation. There is no set maximum interval between vaccinations. Since it is not necessary to start over from the first vaccination, we recommend that you receive the second vaccination as soon as possible.
  • As a general rule, the same vaccine should be given for the first and second vaccinations.
  • Inoculation of Takeda (Novavacs) vaccine is not carried out in Adachi-ku.

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Effects and side effects of vaccines

Vaccine effect

Onset prevention

Prior to regulatory approval, clinical trials were conducted overseas to confirm the effectiveness of preventing the onset of the disease. Pfizer's conventional vaccine was confirmed to be approximately 95% effective, and Moderna's conventional vaccine was approximately 94% effective in preventing the onset of the disease. It has been.

Prevention of aggravation

There are reports that both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are more than 90% effective in preventing severe disease, based on research that collects information on people who have actually been vaccinated after receiving pharmaceutical approval.

Reference: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website

side effects of vaccines

side reaction

Currently, the new corona vaccine that is being inoculated in Japan may cause pain in the injection site, fatigue, headache, pain in muscles and joints, chills, diarrhea, fever, etc.

Most of these symptoms resolve within a few days after vaccination.

Reference: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website

[12 to 15 years old] Precautions for vaccination

Elementary school students: required

Junior high school students and above: In principle, must be accompanied by a guardian (*)

*The Adachi Ward Medical Association recommends that children be accompanied by their guardians in order to provide detailed explanations of the effects and side effects of the vaccine. However, if the vaccination medical institution approves, the vaccine can be given without the guardian's accompaniment if the guardian signs the preliminary examination form. If you are vaccinated without a parent accompanying you, please write down the emergency contact number (a phone number that can be used to contact the parent/guardian at the time of the pre-examination or vaccination) in the “phone number” section of the pre-examination form.

  • [Vaccine used] Pfizer or Moderna

Instructions (for parents of children ages 12-15)

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Inoculation venue

After October 1, 2022, there are two venues where you can receive the first vaccination (1st and 2nd doses): Adachi Ward Medical Association Holiday Emergency Clinic (Pfizer Vaccine) and Adachi Ward Office Hall (Moderna Vaccine). It will be a place.

Please check the ward reservation system for details such as days when vaccination is possible.

Reservation method

Reservations can be made up to 2 days before the vaccination date.

Book online (24 hours reception)

open booking system

Open reservation system vacancy information

Book by phone

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Phone number: 0120-230-377
* If you are using a smartphone, tap the phone number above to call us without fail.

day of week

Reception time
Monday-Friday 8:00~20:00
Saturday Sunday 8:00~18:00
  • This may change in the future.
  • Free dial
  • Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese

Make a reservation at the counter (no prior application required)

The Vaccination Reservation Support Desk uses a terminal prepared by the city to act as a substitute for new reservations, changes, and cancellations for group vaccinations and some medical institutions where vaccination reservations can be made through the reservation system.

  • Location: Ward Office Central Building 2nd Floor In front of the Ward Administration Information Division
  • Reception hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Instructions

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What you should know about vaccines

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