On September 6, 2020, a briefing session for local governments was held, and the following explanation was given.
- Children aged 5-11 years were also eligible for the third dose.
- Based on the knowledge about the efficacy and safety of Omicron strain, people aged 5 to 11 years are also subject to the "obligation to make efforts" under the Preventive Vaccination Law.
Reference page
- Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Q&A: Why is additional (3rd) vaccination required for children (5-11 years old)?
- Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Q&A: Why did the “obligation to make efforts” apply to vaccinations for children (ages 5 to 11)?
table of contents
For those who wish to be vaccinated and their guardians
[1st and 2nd] Pfizer's new corona vaccination manual (for children (5 to 11 years old) vaccination)
*Please make a reservation for vaccination after understanding this manual.
Precautions for vaccination
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Parental consent is required for vaccination of children. No vaccination will be administered without parental consent.
When receiving the vaccine, we ask that you have correct knowledge of both the effectiveness of preventing infectious diseases and the risk of side effects, and make decisions based on your parents' intentions. . - From September 6, 2022, the obligation to make efforts will be applied to children aged 5 to 11 years old, but vaccination should be done at the will of the individual and their guardians. There is no change.
- Please consult your family doctor, etc. about the vaccination interval between the new corona vaccine and other vaccines. In principle, you cannot receive other vaccines at the same time or two weeks before or after (except for influenza vaccination).
- If you have any questions or concerns about vaccines, such as when your child has an underlying disease, please consult your family doctor.
- For those who will be 12 years old between the first and second doses, the same Pfizer vaccine (for ages 5 to 11) as the first dose will be used for the second dose.
Efficacy and safety (side effects)
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare indicates the efficacy and safety (side effects) of vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 as follows.
effect
1st and 2nd time
In an analysis conducted after confirming the neutralizing antibody titer, it was reported that 90.7% of people who had no history of infection with the new coronavirus were confirmed to have a preventive effect on the onset after 7 days after the second vaccination. It has been(※).
(*) This is the data before the outbreak of the Omicron strain.
Third time
According to the results of clinical trials of the Pfizer vaccine conducted overseas, in a group with no history of infection, the neutralizing antibody titer against the conventional strain (strain before mutation) one month after the third vaccination was In addition, the neutralizing antibody titer against the Omicron strain one month after the third inoculation was compared to one month after the second inoculation. A 22-fold increase was observed.
Safety (side effects)
1st and 2nd time
Pfizer's vaccines have been confirmed in clinical trials to cause various symptoms such as pain at the injection site, malaise, headache, fever, etc., just like those aged 12 and over, even if they are 5 to 11 years old. It has been determined that there are no serious safety concerns based on the information available at present.
Symptoms that may occur within days
| Percentage of people with symptoms | symptoms |
|---|---|
| over 50 | Pain at the injection site, feeling tired |
| 10-50% | Headache, redness/swelling at injection site, muscle pain, chills |
| 1-10% | diarrhea, fever, joint pain, vomiting |
Third time
In clinical trials conducted by Pfizer on booster vaccinations in 5- to 11-year-olds, swollen lymph nodes were reported more frequently with the third dose than with the second dose (about 2%), but symptoms were mostly mild. Or it is moderate, and it is confirmed to recover in about 1 week after inoculation.
Comparison of symptom incidence rate that appeared 7 days after inoculation
| Report rate | Symptoms after vaccination (after 2nd vaccination → incidence of symptoms after 3rd vaccination) |
|---|---|
| over 50 | Pain (72.2→73.9%) |
| 10-50% |
Fatigue (46.6→45.6%) Headache (30.1→34.0%) Muscle pain (12.5→18.3%) Redness (16.5→15.6%) Swelling (14.0→16.4%) Chills (10.3→10.5%) |
| 1-10% |
Fever (8.8→6.7%) Arthralgia (5.5→6.7%) Diarrhea (6.5→4.9%) Vomiting (1.8→2.4%) |
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare leaflet
![[3rd page only] Notification of new corona vaccination (3rd time)](https://www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp/images/55520/p3.jpg)
- Notice of New Corona Vaccination (3rd time) (For parents of children aged 5 to 11)
- [3rd page only] Notice about new corona vaccination (3rd time) (for children aged 5 to 11)
- [Part 1] Notice about new corona vaccination (for children aged 5 to 11 and their parents)
- [4th page only] Notice about new corona vaccination (for children aged 5 to 11)
Pfizer Leaflet
- [For children and guardians] For children and guardians who are inoculated with the new corona vaccine community
- [For Parents] About the New Corona Vaccine Committee
Reference information
- [Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare] Notification about vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 (pediatric vaccination)
- [Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare] What are the effects of vaccination for children (5 to 11 years old)?
- [Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare] What kind of side effects do children (5 to 11 years old) get from vaccination?
- [Tokyo] Vaccination for children (5 to 11 years old)
- [Tokyo] New Coronavirus Vaccine Adverse Reaction Consultation Center
- [Japan Pediatric Society] Approach to new corona vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 years
- [Pfizer] Site for people who receive the Pfizer new coronavirus vaccine and their families
Precautions and things to bring on the day of vaccination
- Please be sure to have a guardian accompany you.
*If the guardian cannot accompany the child due to unavoidable circumstances, a relative who knows the health condition of the person receiving the vaccination can accompany the child upon request from the guardian. A power of attorney is not required, but a parent/guardian should sign the name of the parent/guardian in the signature column of the screening form.
- On the day of the event, please come in clothes that allow you to easily show your shoulders.
- If you have a fever (37.5℃ or higher) or feel unwell, please consider inoculating on another day.
Belongings
| inoculation ticket | Please do not remove the sticker and bring it along with the mount. |
|---|---|
| Completed pre-examination form |
In the phone number field, write the phone number where you can be contacted during the day. |
| Confirmation documents of the person and guardian | Health insurance card, my number card, residence card, etc. |
| Maternal and Child Health Handbook |
Please bring it with you to check the vaccination interval with other vaccines. *If you do not have it on the day of vaccination, you may not be able to receive the vaccination depending on the venue. |
Period during which vaccination can be received
Until March 31, 2023
Inoculation target
Those who are 5 to 11 years old on the day of vaccination and have a resident card in Adachi Ward, in principle.
Vaccine used
Pfizer (for ages 5-11)
*It is a different type of vaccine with different usage and dosage from the vaccine for people over 12 years old.
Inoculation interval/Number of inoculations
Initial inoculation (1st and 2nd doses)
In general, 2 doses in total, 3 weeks apart
Booster vaccination (3rd time)
After the second inoculation, inoculate at intervals of 5 months
Inoculation ticket shipping schedule
Vaccination tickets sent to children aged 5 to 11 can be used even after their 12th birthday.
Initial inoculation (1st and 2nd doses)
March 1, 2020 (Tuesday) 
- It will be sent to the address on your resident card.
- It may take up to a week for the vaccination ticket to arrive at your home after it is shipped.
- If you were born on or after March 2, 2017, we will ship it after your 5th birthday.
Booster vaccination (3rd time) (planned)
| When the second dose was completed | When to send vaccination tickets | Target number |
|---|---|---|
| ~ April 19, 2020 | September 7, 2020
|
1,717 people |
| April 20-25, 2022 | September 12, 2020
|
1,382 people |
| April 26-30, 2022 | September 20, 2020
|
773 people |
| May 1-14, 2022 | September 26, 2020
|
1,604 people |
| May 15-31, 2022 | October 11, 2020
|
996 people |
| June 1-30, 2022 | October 24, 2020
|
313 people |
| July 1-31, 2022 | November 21, 2020
|
227 people |
| August 1-31, 2022 | December 19, 2020
|
390 people |
- We will inform you of the delivery schedule to those who are eligible for vaccination other than the above table as soon as it is decided.
- It may take up to a week for the vaccination ticket to arrive at your home after it is shipped.
- Please refrain from contacting the post office to confirm delivery.
Inoculation venue
- Medical institutions on the list of vaccination venues will be added from time to time. Even if it is not on the vaccination venue list, there are medical institutions where you can get vaccinated.
- Please come to the vaccination venue by public transportation or park appropriately according to traffic rules.
- Please contact each medical institution if you are bringing a small child who is not eligible for vaccination.
Reservation method
The reservation method differs depending on the vaccination venue. For details, please check the list of vaccination venues.
To make an appointment for vaccination, you will need your date of birth and the reservation number printed on the vaccination ticket sent by the city. Please make a reservation after receiving the vaccination ticket from the city.
*Reservations can be made up to 2 days before the vaccination date.
Book online (24 hours reception)
Many medical institutions that vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 do not use the ward's reservation system, so there are few slots that we can guide you through the reservation system vacancy information. .
You can check the list of vaccination venues for medical institutions that provide vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11 years old. For reservations, please contact the medical institution directly.
Open reservation system vacancy information
Book by phone
Phone number: 0120-230-377
* If you are using a smartphone, tap the phone number above to call us without fail.
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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 will use terminals prepared by the city to make new reservations/changes/cancellations for venues where vaccination reservations can be made through the city's 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.