Men born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979 who did not have the opportunity to receive public vaccination to prevent the outbreak and spread of rubella in Japan. became a target of routine rubella vaccination for 6 years until March 31, 2025.

For more information, please visit the link below.

Currently, the number of rubella patients in Tokyo is increasing, and there is concern that the infection will spread, mainly among those who have not been vaccinated.
In the past, from 2012 to 2013, rubella was prevalent nationwide, and there were many outbreaks in adults, and there were also reports of infants with " congenital rubella syndrome ".
Rubella, also known as "three-day measles," is caused by a viral infection. The incubation period is 2 to 3 weeks, and it begins with mild cold symptoms, and the main symptoms include fever, rash, and swollen cervical lymph nodes (both sides of the neck). Symptoms similar to measles appear, but heal in about 3 to 4 days. Complications include thrombocytopenic purpura and encephalitis, which can become severe in adults.
If a pregnant woman is infected with rubella early in pregnancy, the fetus will also be infected, and there is a high possibility that she will be born with " congenital rubella syndrome (deafness, congenital heart disease, cataracts, etc.)". To prevent infection, it is effective to get vaccinated before pregnancy.

If a pregnant woman, especially a woman in the early stages of pregnancy, catches rubella, the fetus may be infected with the rubella virus, and the baby may be born with disabilities such as deafness, heart disease, cataracts, and mental and physical development delays. These disorders are called "congenital rubella syndrome".
Babies with "congenital rubella syndrome" may not necessarily have all of the above disorders, so it may take time for people around them to notice.
The possibility of "congenital rubella syndrome" is different depending on the pregnancy period when rubella was caught.
The odds are particularly high during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, with studies ranging from 25% to 90%.
By getting vaccinated, adult women can be prevented from contracting rubella during pregnancy, and non-pregnant women can be prevented from transmitting rubella to pregnant women, etc. cannot. )
Pregnant women and their families should go to a medical institution to check their immunity against rubella (antibody test) and get vaccinated.

1. women who wish to become pregnant
2. A cohabitant of the woman who wishes to become pregnant
3. Pregnant female cohabitant

The cost subsidy is provided only once, and there is no self-burden for the examination cost.

Residents registered in Nerima Ward as of the vaccination date, who are 19 years old or older, who fall under any of the following 1. to 3., and who have low antibody titers against rubella or do not have sufficient antibodies to prevent infection. who turned out to be

1. women who wish to become pregnant
2. Cohabitant of the woman who wishes to become pregnant
3. Pregnant female cohabitant

However, those who are pregnant as of the date of vaccination are not eligible for subsidies .

Note 1: You can receive vaccination against "rubella monoantigen (R)" or "MR (measles-rubella mixed)". Please consult with your doctor before deciding which vaccine to vaccinate.

Note 2: We do not provide financial assistance or reimbursement for those who apply after receiving rubella or MR (measles-rubella mixed) vaccination.

The number of times of inoculation is one time, and there is no self-burden of the inoculation cost.

It takes about one week from the time of reception to the delivery of rubella antibody test questionnaires and preliminary examination questionnaires. note that.

If you were not able to be tested/vaccinated in 2021 and would like to continue to be tested/vaccinated, please contact the Health Prevention Division Prevention Section (Phone: 03-5984-2484 (direct) Fax: 03-5984-1211). Please contact us.

If you are eligible for the cost subsidy and would like to have antibody tests and vaccinations, please apply using the methods 1. to 4. below.

1. Electronic application

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

2. Window (Nerima Ward Office East Building 6F)

3. Phone: 03-5984-2484

4. E-mail for "Inquiries" at the bottom of this page (Please refer to the following "How to make inquiries by e-mail (request).") (Persons with hearing or physical disabilities are also welcome.)

Note: 2. Window and 3. Phone are open from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm. (Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays are excluded.)

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 Showa/Heisei Year Month Day

4. Phone number

5. Do any of the following (1) to (3) apply to you?

(1) Women who wish to become pregnant

(2) A cohabitant of a woman who wishes to become pregnant (relationship)

(3) Pregnant female cohabitant (relationship)

Note: Cases other than (1) to (3) above are not covered by the subsidy.

6. Have you ever had a rubella antibody test, and do you have proof that your rubella antibodies are insufficient or absent? (Yes/No)

Note: If you answered "yes", please fill in the test method and antibody level.

(1) Inspection date Year Month Day

(2) Test method and antibody titer

A HI method:

B EIA method:

C. LA Law:

Reference: Criteria for low antibody titer a. HI method: 16 times or less b. EIA method: less than 8 c. LA method: 31 IU/ml or less

7. [For women] Is there a possibility that you are currently pregnant? (No/Yes)

Note: If yes, you are not eligible for cost assistance.

It takes about one week from the time of reception to the delivery of rubella antibody test questionnaires and preliminary examination questionnaires. note that.

If you were not able to be tested/vaccinated in 2021 and would like to continue to be tested/vaccinated, please contact the Health Prevention Division Prevention Section (Phone: 03-5984-2484 (direct) Fax: 03-5984-1211). Please contact us.

documents to send

• For rubella antibody test
• News of rubella, MR (measles rubella mixture) vaccination
• Rubella Antibody Test Questionnaire and Result Sheet
• [Optional] MR vaccination pre-screening form
• List of Nerima Ward Vaccination Cooperation Medical Institutions

Note: If you already know your antibody test results and have low or no antibody titers, we will only send you the necessary documentation to qualify for vaccination cost assistance. (See “4 Test Results” below.

Please see the link below for a list of Nerima vaccination cooperating medical institutions.

• Those who have a sufficient antibody titer for rubella

It is not eligible for subsidies for vaccination costs.

Do not use the “[Optional] MR Vaccine Pre-screening Sheet” and discard it.

• Those who have low or no antibody against rubella

We are eligible for the subsidy for the cost of vaccination.

If you wish to be vaccinated, please bring the results of the rubella antibody test and the "[optional] MR vaccination pre-screening form" to a medical institution and receive the vaccination.

Those who were examined in the previous year

If you have been tested in the previous year, we will issue a preliminary examination slip for that year.