[3rd, 4th and 5th inoculation] Vaccine for Omicron strain

Completed the 1st and 2nd booster vaccinations (3rd and subsequent vaccinations) using the bivalent vaccine for the Omicron strain and the conventional strain of the new coronavirus (hereinafter referred to as “vaccine for the Omicron strain”)12 It is aimed at people of all ages.

The latest information at this time is as follows.

Vaccine against Omicron strain

Vacancy information of the ward group vaccination venue (as of 8:30 every day on weekdays)

The information on the vacant slots at the ward group vaccination venue is published here at around 12:00 every day on weekdays at 8:30.

(Note) Additional reservations may be set for each venue.

The target age for Moderna's Omicron strain vaccine has been lowered (updated December 14)

Regarding the Omicron strain vaccine manufactured by Moderna, the relevant laws and regulations have been revised, and the target age has been lowered from "18 years old or older" to "12 years old or older". It has been applied since December 14, 2022.

Overview of vaccination against Omicron strains

Overview of vaccination against Omicron strains

Effects expected from inoculation

  • Prevention of severe disease that exceeds conventional vaccines
  • Although it may be for a short period of time, it is also expected to be effective in preventing the onset and infection of Omicron strains.
  • Responds to a wider variety of new coronaviruses and is more likely to be effective against future mutant strains

Inoculation target person

Those aged 12 and over who have been 3 months or more since the previous (2nd to 4th) conventional vaccine

*Inoculation using Omicron strain vaccine is one time per person.

*If you have received the Novavax vaccine, please click here .

* For more information on the vaccination pattern of conventional vaccines and vaccines for Omicron strains, please refer to open the pdf file See here .

Inoculation interval

After 3 months or more have passed since the last vaccination completion date

*From October 21, the vaccination interval for the Omicron strain vaccine has been shortened from "after 5 months or more" to "after 3 months or more" from the completion of the previous (2nd to 4th) vaccinations.

Vaccine used

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for Omicron strains

(Bivalent vaccine for Omicron strain and conventional strain)

Vaccines to be used at the ward group vaccination venue (updated on November 7)

  • From October 25 (Tuesday), the Pfizer vaccine for the Omicron strain used at the ward mass vaccination venue uses BA.4-5 (Individual vaccination at medical institutions in the ward is scheduled for October From the end of the month, we will switch from medical institutions that are ready.)
  • From Tuesday, December 13, Moderna vaccine for Omicron stock used at the ward mass vaccination venue uses BA.4-5.

    (Supplement) Regardless of the type of Omicron strain (BA.1 and BA.4-5), the vaccine for the Omicron strain contains Omicron strain components, and is more effective than conventional vaccines in the current epidemic situation. is expected. It is also suggested that the difference between species (BA.1 and BA.4-5) among Omicron strains is not large.

    Click here for a list of mass vaccination venues in wards that use the Omicron strain vaccine.

Vaccines to be used at individual vaccination venues (updated on October 14)

  • From September 28 (Wednesday), we have been delivering Omicron strain vaccine (BA.1) to medical institutions in the ward. Since the end of September, vaccinations have been carried out sequentially from medical institutions that are ready.
  • From October 19th (Wednesday), we have been delivering the Omicron strain vaccine (BA.4-5) to medical institutions in the ward. Since the end of October, the vaccines used have been switched from medical institutions that are ready, and vaccinations have been carried out sequentially.
  • Click here for a list of medical institutions.

About vaccination ticket

You can receive the Omicron strain vaccine with your 3rd to 5th vaccination ticket.

  • We will send you a vaccination ticket before 3 months have passed since the previous vaccination date. (Those who have moved out of the ward after being vaccinated last time and re-entered the ward need to apply for issuance.) Please see here for the future vaccination ticket shipping schedule.
  • If you do not have a vaccination ticket at hand, you need to apply for issuance here . (Those who have moved to Setagaya Ward also need to apply for issuance here .)

About reservation reception desk of ward group vaccination venue

The period during which reservations are accepted varies depending on the type of vaccine.

For details on accepting reservations for the new schedule, please refer to "How to book vaccinations online".

Reservation method

At both the Pfizer venue (12 years old and over) and the Moderna venue (12 years old and over), all eligible people can make reservations on the WEB ( here ) or by phone ( here ).

Setagaya Ward Covid-19 Vaccine Call

About the ward's group vaccination venue and schedule for sending vaccination tickets

Setagaya Ward Covid-19 Vaccine Call
Inquiry method contact address Reception time

phone

0120-136-652

(Toll free)

Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 8:00pm

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

※You can contact us even if you are a foreigner.

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

About the new corona vaccine in general

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center
Inquiry method contact address Reception time
phone 0120-761-770

(Toll free)

9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also available on Saturdays and Sundays (hours vary depending on language)
  • Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
  • Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean/Portuguese/Spanish: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Thai: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Vietnamese: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

About vaccination at large-scale vaccination venues in Tokyo

At large-scale vaccination venues in Tokyo, vaccination against the Omicron strain began on September 22nd.

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  • Click here for the homepage of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government a new window will open Please refer to the.

About inoculation at large-scale inoculation venue of country

At large-scale vaccination venues in Japan, vaccination against the Omicron strain began on October 3.

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Setagaya Ward Covid-19 Vaccine Call

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