[Inquiries] Shibuya Ward Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center (Phone: 0120-045-405 )
[Inquiries] Regional Health Division Vaccination Section (Phone: 03-3463-1269)
The website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare provides information about the new coronavirus vaccine, including information about the new coronavirus vaccine, information about the vaccine, answers to questions, and notices for everyone involved in vaccination.
- About the new corona vaccine (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website)
- English: COVID-19 Vaccines (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website)
- New Corona Vaccine Q&A-Effects/side effects of the new coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 and the concept of vaccination (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website)
- Notice (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website) about vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 (pediatric vaccination)
Dear Children and Parents,
Since certain scientific findings have been obtained under the Omicron strain epidemic, it was deemed appropriate to apply the obligation to make efforts for pediatric vaccination from September 6, 2020 (Tuesday). However, vaccination is not compulsory, and it remains to be done based on the judgment of the person (child) or guardian. Please also tell your children not to force others to get vaccinated or to discriminate against those who have not been vaccinated.
If you have any concerns about vaccination, please consult your family doctor.
Guidance brochure about inoculation
- Notification about new corona vaccination (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) (PDF 2,144KB)
- For children and their guardians who are vaccinated with the new corona vaccine community (Pfizer Japan Inc.) (PDF 8,223KB)
- Precautions after inoculation (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) (PDF 1,054KB)
effects and side effects
effect
The results of clinical trials with pediatric vaccines (5 to 11 years old) have been reported overseas. Vaccines were found to be 90% more effective in preventing the onset of burns 7 days after the second dose than those who were not vaccinated. In other words, it is expected to be effective in preventing the onset of diseases with an efficacy rate similar to that of people over the age of 12.
side reaction
Pfizer vaccines have been confirmed to cause symptoms such as pain at the injection site, malaise, headache, fever, etc. in children (5 to 11 years old) as well as those aged 12 years and over, but most of them are Based on the information available at this time, it has been determined that there are no serious safety concerns. For more information, please refer to New Corona Vaccine Q&A-Children aged 5 to 11 years old: Effects and side effects of the new coronavirus vaccine and the concept of vaccination (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website) .
For Pfizer
| symptoms | Percentage of people with symptoms |
|---|---|
| Pain at the injection site, feeling tired | 50 percent or more |
| Headache, muscle pain, chills, swelling at the injection site | 10 to 50 percent |
| fever, joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting | 1 to 10 percent |