Since July 2018, the number of rubella patients has increased, mainly among men in their 30s to 50s.
In response to this situation, rubella antibody tests and rubella routine immunization were given to males born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979, who had no chance to receive rubella vaccination. will be implemented.
For those who are eligible, we will issue a free coupon that can be implemented at designated medical institutions nationwide.

First, make an appointment with a cooperating medical institution and take a rubella antibody test. As a result of the antibody test, if you find that you do not have enough antibodies, please get vaccinated.

About extension of implementation period

Initially, it was scheduled to last until the 3rd year of Reiwa, but it was decided to extend the period for 3 years until February 2025 .

Due to the extension of the implementation period, Arakawa Ward will mail the coupon to those who have not used the coupon on July 15, 2022 .

Target audience

Rubella antibody test

Male Arakawa Ward resident born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979

*Note 1 Those who used the coupon after April 1, 2019 and received the antibody test are not eligible . (Including use in other municipalities.)

*Note 2 Those who have a low antibody titer (see note below) in the rubella antibody test conducted after April 1, 2014 can omit the antibody test and receive the vaccination.

Rubella vaccination (Rubella 5th regular vaccination)

Residents of Arakawa Ward who meet both of the following

1. Male born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1979
2. Those whose antibody titer is lower than the reference value as a result of taking a rubella antibody test (* Note)

*Note 8 times or less by HI method and less than 6.0 by EIA method. Please check the standard values ​​other than HI Law and EIA Law from the PDF below.

List of rubella antibody titers for vaccination (PDF: 191KB)

Sending coupons

Men born between April 2, 1962 and April 1, 1972

On May 27, 2020, we will send you a coupon that allows you to receive antibody tests and vaccinations for free.

Men born between April 2, 1972 and April 1, 1979

On July 18th, 2019, we will send you a coupon that allows you to receive the antibody test and vaccination free of charge.

Precautions when using coupons

This coupon cannot be used by those who have moved out of Arakawa Ward. Please contact the person in charge of your current municipality.

Implementation period

From April 1, 2019 to February 28, 2025

cost

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

Rubella antibody test/vaccination place

You can receive it at designated medical institutions nationwide.
*Note Regarding antibody tests, it is also possible to take advantage of the opportunity of a specific health checkup or a business health checkup at the workplace. When you use opportunity of specific medical checkup, please bring coupon at the time of consultation. If you want to take advantage of the opportunity to have a health checkup at your workplace, please contact the person in charge of the health checkup at your workplace for details, as the method of taking the checkup differs depending on the workplace.

We can download designated medical institutions in city from the following PDF. Please check the website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for designated medical institutions nationwide.

List of Arakawa-ku internal rubella antibody test and vaccination implementation organizations (as of July 2022) (PDF: 127KB) (opens in a separate window)
*Note: There is an error in the contents of the list of rubella antibody testing and vaccination implementation organizations on the mailing list for adult male rubella project antibody testing and vaccination projects sent to eligible people on July 15, 2022 and on the website. was.

Correction of medical institution address

Medical institution name	Positive	error
Nakamura Internal Medicine and Pediatric Clinic	4-17-1 Higashiogu	4-27-3 Higashiogu
Marufuku Home Clinic	Nishiogu 4-27-3-1F	4-17-2 Higashiogu
Yatagai Clinic	4-20-6 Higashi Nippori	4-6-3 Higashi Nippori Imai Building 4F

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare rubella antibody test, rubella 5th routine vaccination contract medical institution (link to an external site) (opens in a separate window)

What to bring at the time of examination/vaccination

Rubella antibody test

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

The test is performed by drawing blood.

rubella vaccination

1. Coupon
2. Identity verification documents (driver's license, health insurance card, etc.)
3. Rubella Antibody Test Form (personal copy)

For those whose test result is HI method 16 times or EIA method 6.0 or more and less than 8.0

If the result of the antibody test is 16 times the HI method or 6.0 or more and less than 8.0 according to the EIA method, you are not eligible for routine immunization. We can receive system of rubella vaccination expense subsidy.

Rubella Antibody Test and Vaccination Cost Subsidy Announcement (for those who wish to become pregnant or who live with a pregnant woman)