Rubella spread nationwide from the end of July 2018 to 2019, mainly among men in their 30s to 50s.
In response to this situation, rubella antibodies were administered to males born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979, who did not have the opportunity to be vaccinated against rubella. Routine rubella vaccination is carried out based on the provisions of Article 5, Paragraph 1 of the Inspection and Immunization Act.
We will issue free coupons that can be used at designated medical institutions nationwide to eligible people.
First of all, take a rubella antibody test, and if you find that you do not have enough antibodies as a result of the antibody test, get a routine vaccination.

Males who are registered as residents of Nerima Ward and were born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979.

Six years from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2025

Rubella antibody test and routine vaccination can be taken free of charge up to once per person.

Please read the information below before applying.
If you are in a hurry to have the card issued due to medical examination at your place of business, etc., please let us know when you apply.

In March 2022, we sent coupons all at once to those who had never taken an antibody test using coupons.
If you do not have a coupon, please check the "Application method" below and apply for issuance.

Note 1: Those who have taken an antibody test using a coupon in another municipality cannot use the coupon for the antibody test.
Note 2: It may be sent to those who have already used the coupon. In that case, please discard the coupon you received.
Note 3: If you have an unused coupon, please use the one with the date "March 31, 2023" and discard the old one.

It takes about 1-2 weeks from the reception until the coupons are shipped. note that.

Please contact us using one of the methods below.

1. Electronic application

Please apply at the link below. In principle, we accept inquiries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

2. Phone

Please contact the Nerima Ward Health Prevention Division (telephone 03-5984-2484).

Hours: 8:30am to 5:15pm. (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays are excluded.)

3. Window

Place: Nerima Ward Office East Government Building 6F Health Prevention Section (Counter 3)

Hours: 8:30am to 5:15pm. (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays are excluded.)

4. Email

Please copy the following confirmation items, open the "Inquiry" email at the bottom, paste it, and send it.

1. Name

2. Address (Please fill in Nerima-ku and below.)

3. Date of birth

4. Phone number where you can be reached during the day

5. Remarks (Fill in if necessary.)

Once you have received your coupon, please make an appointment in advance and visit the designated medical institution.
In addition, those who do not have enough antibodies (explanation) due to rubella antibody tests conducted after April 1, 2014 can receive routine immunization without antibody tests. increase.

Note: If there is a record showing 8 times or less by the HI method, less than 6.0 by the EIA method, etc.

• Coupons have an expiration date. Please consult a designated medical institution within the expiration date.
• (Coupons with an expiration date before March 31, 2022 can also be used until February 28, 2023.)
• This coupon cannot be used by those who have moved out of Nerima Ward. Please contact the person in charge of your current municipality.

What to bring on the day

1. Coupon

2. Identity verification documents (driver's license, health insurance card, etc.)

The test is performed by drawing blood.

What to bring on the day

1. Coupon

2. Identity verification documents (driver's license, health insurance card, etc.)

3. Rubella Antibody Test Form (individual copy)

• You can receive it at designated medical institutions nationwide.
• Please access the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and check the designated medical institutions. It will be posted sequentially.
• If you are enrolled in National Health Insurance, you may be able to undergo an antibody test as part of a specific health checkup. If you are receiving public assistance or support benefits for Japanese remaining in China, you may be able to take an antibody test at the adult health checkup.
• If you are enrolled in social insurance, you may be able to take an antibody test during a business health checkup at your workplace. For more information about workplace health checkups, please contact the department in charge of health checkups at your workplace.
• For more information, please visit the link below.

As a result of the antibody test, those who show HI method 16 times or EIA method 6.0 or more and less than 8.0 are not eligible for routine immunization. You can receive subsidies for rubella vaccination costs.

For more information, please see the Voluntary Grant Information page .

The main side reactions are fever and rash. These symptoms are often seen between 5 and 14 days after receiving the vaccination. Hypersensitivity symptoms such as fever, rash, and pruritus may occur the day after vaccination, but these symptoms usually subside within 1 to 3 days. Occasionally, redness, swelling, lumps, and swollen lymph nodes may occur at the injection site, but these are temporary and usually disappear within a few days.
Rare but serious side effects include "shock/anaphylactoid symptoms (lowering blood pressure, dyspnea, facial pallor, etc.)," ​​"acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)," "encephalitis/encephalopathy," and "convulsion." and thrombocytopenic purpura (purpura, epistaxis, oral mucosa bleeding, etc.) have been reported.

For more information, please visit the link below.