Men born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979 had no opportunity to be vaccinated as routine vaccinations, and had a lower rate of rubella antibody than women and men of other generations. It is The aim is to increase the prevalence of antibodies in this generation.

Implementation period has been extended until March 31, 2025

Only for three years until March 31, 2022, we are implementing a project that allows you to receive rubella antibody tests and routine vaccinations at public expense, but for another three years (until March 31, 2025) We have decided to extend the deadline .

We have sent you a coupon for 2022.

What is Rubella

Rubella is an infectious disease caused by infection with the rubella virus. After an incubation period of 2 to 3 weeks after viral infection, rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes are observed. If you do not have immunity, even adults can get infected and get sick.
Infection during early pregnancy also increases the chances of fetal infection and the baby developing congenital rubella syndrome, which is characterized by cataracts, deafness, and congenital heart disease.
There is no specific treatment for rubella, and symptomatic treatment is the main treatment. The only way to prevent infection is vaccination.

Target audience

A man born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979, living in Kita Ward.

If you move out, the coupon issued by Kita Ward cannot be used. You will need to have the coupon issued again by the municipality of your new address.

Number of subsidies/subsidy details

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

When it turns out that we do not have antibody enough by inspection of rubella antibody, routine immunization becomes a target.

Implementation period

Until March 31, 2025

Sending coupons (method of notifying target customers)

Target recipient	Coupon delivery time
Males born between April 2, 1972 and April 1, 1979	Mid-May, 2019*
Males born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1972	Late April 2020*
Males born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979 who have no history of using coupons in Kita Ward	Late October 2020

*We sent a notice (postcard) for the following year to those eligible for coupons who have not undergone the rubella antibody test.

Coupon application method (reissue, etc.)

If you have lost your coupon, or if you have moved to Kita Ward, please apply using the methods 1 to 4 below.
Please note that it takes about one week from the reception to the delivery of rubella antibody test slips and preliminary examination slips. note that.

1. Electronic application Please apply from the link below. In principle, we accept inquiries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• Electronic application page (rub shin antibody test/rub shin fifth period vaccination coupon application (issuance/reissue for new residents)) (link to an external site)

2. Telephone: 03-3908-9034 (call center) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays

3.FAX: 03-3919-5163

4. Mail: 2-7-3 Higashi-Jujo, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0001 Vaccination Section

[3. FAX or 4. Contents to be filled out by mail]

• "Rubushin 5th term application"
• address
• Full name
• Birthday
• telephone number

How to get an antibody test

You can take the health checkup together with the health checkup conducted at your workplace. (Please check at work)

Please bring the following documents and have a medical examination at a medical institution. Some medical institutions require an appointment, so please contact the medical institution where you wish to have the test in advance.
※We are published in homepage (we link to the outside site) of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare about conduct medical institution.

• Identity verification documents (driver's license, My number card, etc.) that can confirm the address and age at the time of consultation
• Coupon sent from Kita Ward

Antibody test results will be submitted to Kita Ward upon consent. note that.

Explanation of results

The result of the antibody test can be explained by visiting the medical institution where you have been examined or by mail from the medical institution.
*Test results are not available on the same day.

vaccination

Those who do not have enough antibodies from the rubella antibody test can receive routine immunization.

Not all people who have undergone the rubella antibody test are eligible for the subsidy for vaccination. Please be careful.

If you move out, the coupon issued by Kita Ward cannot be used. You will need to have the coupon issued again by the municipality of your new address.

Vaccine type and frequency

1 dose of MR (measles/rubella) vaccine

Inoculation method

Please bring the following documents and inoculate. Some medical institutions require an appointment, so please contact the medical institution you wish to vaccinate in advance.

※We are published in homepage (we link to the outside site) of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare about conduct medical institution.

• Identity verification documents (driver's license, My number card, etc.) that can confirm the address and age at the time of vaccination
• Coupon sent from Kita Ward
• A document showing the results of the test showing that the antibody titer for rubella is inadequate *“Rubushin antibody test form (individual copy),” etc.

Records of inoculations are submitted to Kita Ward. note that.

For those who are not eligible for this system

Those who meet the requirements of Kita Ward's Voluntary Vaccination Subsidy Program may be eligible for a rubella antibody test and vaccination. For details, please refer to the page linked below.

• Subsidy for rubella antibody test and vaccination costs