In response to the rubella epidemic from 2012 to 2013, in order to prevent the occurrence of congenital rubella syndrome in Itabashi Ward, as part of rubella countermeasures, from April 1, 2014, the cost of rubella antibody testing We carry out subsidies. In 2018, we expanded target person from October 29, 2018 in response to an increase in the number of reported cases of rubella outbreak in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
In addition, in April 2019, the "adult male rubella routine immunization project (antibody test and vaccination)" for adult men (men born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979) was launched. started. For those who fall under this category, please see the page of "Routine immunization project for adult male rubella."

• About adult male rubella routine vaccination business (antibody test and vaccination)

Target audience

Those who meet all the conditions from [1] to [5] below

[1] Have a resident card in Itabashi Ward as of the date of the inspection

[2] No record of previous rubella antibody test

[3] No record of previous measles (including mixed rubella) vaccination

[4] Never had rubella in the past (proven by testing)

[5] Applicable to any of the following (1) to (3)

(1) Women between the ages of 19 and 49 who wish to become pregnant

(2) Partners of pregnant women or partners of women aged 19 to 49 who wish to become pregnant (both aged 19 and over)

(3) Pregnant woman's housemate (19 years old or older) *Must be living with the pregnant woman

※[About 1
Those who do not have a resident registration in Itabashi Ward are not eligible. You will be responsible for the cost of the inspection.

*About [2]
A rubella antibody test is included in the test items of the prenatal checkup that pregnant people receive at a medical institution. If you have been pregnant in the past, you will usually receive an antibody test during your prenatal checkup.
In addition, those who have had a rubella antibody test in the past are not eligible for the subsidy, but those whose test results at that time showed a low antibody titer may be eligible for the rubella vaccination subsidy. See below for details.

• [Adults] Itabashi Ward Rubella Vaccination Project (to prevent congenital rubella syndrome)

*About [3]
The rubella vaccination system has changed as follows, so please refer to it.

• Born April 1, 2000 after April 2, 1995 (number of vaccinations: 2)
  • Rubella vaccination from 1 year old to 7.5 years old (1st dose)
  • MR vaccination (second time) in the first year of junior high school (the year when you turn 13)
• Born April 1, 1995 after April 2, 1990 (number of vaccinations: 2)
  • Rubella vaccination from 1 to 7.5 years old or 1st MMR vaccination from 1 to 6 years old (1st dose)
  • MR vaccination (second time) at the age equivalent to the third year of high school (the year when you turn 18)
• Born on or after October 2, 1987 April 1, 1990 (number of vaccinations: 1)
  • 1st rubella vaccination between 1 and 7½ years or 1st MMR vaccination between 1 and 6 years
• Born on or after April 2, 1979 October 1, 1987 (number of vaccinations: 1)
  • Rubella vaccine for both boys and girls when they were junior high school students
    Some people got their first MMR vaccine anywhere from 1 to 6 years old
• Born April 1, 1979 after April 2, 1962 (number of vaccinations: 1)
  • Group inoculation of rubella vaccine at school only for women during junior high school

inspection period

From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023

Number of inspections

1 time per person

Cost of testing

free

inspection location

Cooperating medical institutions in the city (see attached file at the bottom of the page)
*Reservations may be required, so be sure to check by phone before heading out.

Items required for inspection

Women between the ages of 19 and 49 who wish to become pregnant

Documents that can confirm your address and age (insurance card, driver's license, My Number card, etc.)

Partners of pregnant women or women aged 19-49 who wish to become pregnant (both aged 19 and over)

Documents that can confirm your address and age (insurance card, driver's license, My Number card, etc.)

Housemates of pregnant women (ages 19 and over)

• Documents that can confirm your address and age (insurance card, driver's license, My Number card, etc.)
• Documents that can be used to confirm that the woman living with you is currently pregnant (Maternal and Child Health Handbook, etc. *Copies accepted)

Subsidized examination

Rubella antibody test (blood is taken to check the antibody titer of rubella)

Inspection method

1. Bring the above confirmation materials to a cooperating medical institution in the city.

*Reservations may be required, so be sure to check by phone before heading out.
No need to contact the health center.

2. Apply using the test application form available at the medical institution.

Before taking the test, be sure to read the test guide "For those who wish to have the rubella antibody test".

3. Once the test results are available, check the antibody titer at the medical institution where the test was performed.

*If you have a low antibody titer, you can receive a rubella vaccination subsidy when you receive the rubella vaccine.

Contact information

Itabashi Ward Public Health Center Preventive Measures Division Vaccination Section 1 Telephone: 03-3579-2318

• List of Itabashi-ku rubella measures business medical institution (PDF 246.9KB)