Seasonal influenza is prevalent from December to March. Once an epidemic begins, it spreads to many people in a short period of time. In rare cases, children develop acute encephalopathy, and the elderly and those with weakened immune systems may develop pneumonia, which can lead to serious complications.
In this season (2022-2023), there is a possibility that the spread of new coronavirus infections will exceed this summer (7th wave), and in addition, there will be seasonal influenza, which has not been epidemic for the past two years. Caution should be exercised as there may be simultaneous epidemics and a greater number of febrile cases occurring at the same time.
Therefore, we would like to inform you about the prevention of seasonal influenza and new coronavirus infections, the flow of consultation when you have symptoms such as fever, and the response when you are diagnosed as positive (negative) in the new coronavirus infection test. .

Influenza and new coronavirus infections are mainly transmitted by water droplets (droplets) that occur when coughing or sneezing. Let's always keep cough etiquette in mind.
It is also effective to remove the attached virus by washing your hands, and to disinfect your hands with alcohol.

Influenza vaccines and new coronavirus vaccines administered in Japan have been confirmed to be effective in preventing infection and aggravation.

influenza vaccine

About influenza vaccine, inoculation may be received free and may be targeted for the furtherance partly.
See below for details.
・Influenza vaccine for the elderly
・Pediatric influenza vaccine

Novel coronavirus infectious disease vaccine

In ward, we perform vaccination corresponding to Omicron stock. See below for details.
・Information about the new corona vaccine

In case you get infected, it is safe to stockpile food and daily necessities for two weeks as a guideline. The necessary food and daily necessities will change depending on the family composition, so please consult with your family, make a list of necessary items, and prepare.

During the simultaneous epidemic of influenza and new coronavirus infections, we ask for your cooperation in the following flow of consultations in order to avoid straining medical institutions.

If you have been diagnosed as positive for the new coronavirus infection, please check the following and spend your recuperation period.

▶ For those who have tested positive for COVID-19

▶ About medical treatment certificate (those who received a positive diagnosis before September 25, 2022)

▶ About medical treatment certificate (those who received a positive diagnosis after September 26, 2022)

Test for new coronavirus infection For those who are negative and have fever symptoms, etc., it is necessary to consider infection with influenza. If you would like to see a doctor, please visit your primary care doctor, or use telemedicine/online medical treatment.
▶  List of medical institutions where online medical treatment (other than corona) is possible (Tokyo Health and Welfare Bureau) (external site)