In 2022, due to concerns about the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus infection and seasonal influenza,
The following vaccinations are free of charge .

Influenza vaccination is effective in preventing the onset of the disease and preventing aggravation after the onset of the disease.


On September 27, we sent a guide (3 long blue envelopes) containing a pre-examination form to those who were eligible.

Target audience	・Those aged 65 or over (Those who will turn 65 by December 31, 2022.) ・Among those aged 60 or over and under 65, those with a physical disability certificate class 1 who have impaired heart, kidney, respiratory system, or immune function due to human immunodeficiency virus.
Inoculation period	October 1, 2020 to January 31, 2023 *If you are vaccinated before the age of 65, you will be responsible for the full amount. Please be careful.
Medical institution which can inoculate	(1) Contracted medical institutions in Shinagawa City (PDF: 1,032KB) (2) Vaccination can also be done at contracted medical institutions in the 22 wards of Tokyo other than Shinagawa Ward. *When inoculating at a medical institution outside the 23 wards due to reasons such as being hospitalized or entering a facility, prior application is required to Shinagawa Ward. Please check the following "Those who wish to be vaccinated at a medical institution outside the 23 wards due to reasons such as being hospitalized or staying in a facility".
Vaccination cost (self-pay amount)	Free (up to 1 time) (Free of charge for those who are eligible for support benefits under the Act on Promotion of Smooth Return to Japan for Recipients of Public Assistance and Japanese Remaining in China and Support for Self-reliance after Permanent Return to Japan)
Inoculation method	Step 1 Receive the "Shinagawa Ward Elderly Influenza Vaccination Preliminary Examination Sheet (3 sheets)" that will arrive at the end of September. Step 2 On the day of the vaccination, bring the vaccination questionnaire to the medical institution and receive the vaccination.

Vaccination interval with the new corona vaccine

There is no restriction on the vaccination interval between influenza vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine.

Since there is no restriction on the vaccination interval, it is possible to inoculate as shown in the example below.
<Example of vaccination interval>
Get both vaccines at the same time Get the new coronavirus vaccine in the morning and the flu vaccine in the afternoon Get the new coronavirus vaccine and the flu vaccine the next day Get the influenza vaccine and then the new coronavirus vaccine five days later to do

However, there are restrictions on the vaccination interval for vaccinations other than influenza vaccines (pneumococcal vaccine, etc.) and new coronavirus vaccines.

They can be given 2 weeks after each other's vaccine.

For those who wish to change the mailing address for vaccination notices due to reasons such as admission to a facility

You can apply electronically using the form below. If you apply after September 1st, we will send it to the new address from the next fiscal year.
Elderly person influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccination pre-examination vote destination change (the other window indication)

*If you cannot apply electronically, please submit the change of delivery address form below.
Immunization Pre-examination Voucher Mailing Address Change Reception Form (PDF.69KB)
Entry example (PDF.124KB)

* If the applicant is an adult guardian, curator, or assistant, a certificate of registered matters must be attached.

[Submit to]
〒140-8715 2-1-36 Hiromachi, Shinagawa-ku, Shinagawa-ku, Shinagawa-ku, 7th floor, Health Prevention Section, Shinagawa-ku Public Health Center, Vaccination Section

can be reissued.

(1) Reissuance at the counter Shinagawa Ward Office Health Prevention Division (Shinagawa Ward Office Main Building 7F [map] ) or one of the three health centers in the ward (Shinagawa Health Center [map] , Oi Health Center [map] , Ebara Health Center [Map] ), please bring your identity verification (health insurance card, etc.) and come to pick up the vaccination slip.
[Counter reception hours]
From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

(2) If you wish to have it mailed to you, write a 94-yen stamp and write your address, name, date of birth, telephone number where you can be contacted, and request for reissuance of the influenza vaccination voucher for the elderly. 140-8715 Please send to Shinagawa Ward Office Health Prevention Division Immunization Section .

"Application for issuance of vaccination request form" is required to Shinagawa City in advance. In order to be vaccinated at a medical institution outside the 23 wards, an official document called "Vaccination Request Form" issued by Shinagawa Ward is required. Only when we bear inoculation expense in request based on "vaccination request book", we support sum that was originally able to receive the furtherance from Shinagawa City.

Application for issuance of vaccination request form

・Be sure to complete the necessary procedures before inoculating. The procedure will take about a week. Please apply well in advance.
・If an application has not been made before the vaccination, it cannot be treated as a routine vaccination and is not covered by the Health Damage Relief System under the Preventive Vaccination Act. In addition, it is excluded from the cost subsidy.
・This system is for those who are physically unable to move. Applications for reasons such as work or returning home will not be accepted.
・It is also possible to apply on behalf of family members, relatives, legal representatives, guardians, and people involved in admission facilities.

Step 1. Please confirm (1) to (3) below with the vaccination department of the municipality where the facility/hospital is located.
(1) Is the “Vaccination Request Form” sent to the applicant or the local government? What should I do after receiving the request?
(2) If I have a "Vaccination Request Form", can I receive a subsidy from the local government for the vaccination?
(3) Who will be the recipient of the “Vaccination Request Form”? (Municipal mayors, public health center directors, medical institution heads, etc.)

Step 2. Enter the necessary information in the electronic application " Elderly person influenza vaccination request form electronic application (display in a separate window) " and apply. We will send the “Vaccination Request Form” to the designated destination.
*If you cannot apply electronically, you can also apply by mail. Please fill in the enclosed application form in the information sent at the end of September, and mail it to Shinagawa Ward Office, Health Prevention Division, Vaccination Section, 〒140-8715 . The application form can also be printed from: If you cannot print, please contact the Shinagawa Ward Public Health Center Health Prevention Division (Phone: 03-5742-9152).
Elderly person influenza vaccination request form issuance application form (PDF: 110KB)

Vaccination expenses subsidy application

When we bear inoculation expense in request based on "vaccination request book", we support sum that was originally able to receive the furtherance from Shinagawa City.

1.Subsidy amount
Amount equivalent to actual expenses (however, up to a maximum amount of 5,375 yen)

2. Required documents (3 items)
(1) Shinagawa Ward Routine Vaccination Fee (Elderly) Subsidy Application Form (PDF: 105KB) (Please print on both sides of A4 size)
(2) Receipts *Invoices without receipt stamps are not acceptable.
(3) A copy of the vaccination screening slip, a copy of the vaccination screening slip, a certificate of vaccination issued by a medical institution, etc.

3. Application deadline
Within 1 year from the date of vaccination

4. How to apply
Please submit the necessary documents to the following window by yourself or your family.
If it is difficult to apply at the counter, you can also apply by mail.

5.Place of application
・Shinagawa Ward Public Health Center Health Prevention Division (Shinagawa Ward Office 7F) 2-1-36 Hiromachi, Shinagawa Ward 【Map】
・Shinagawa Public Health Center 3-11-22 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku [Map]
・Oi Health Center 2-27-20 Oi, Shinagawa-ku [Map]
・Ebara Health Center 2-9-6 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku [Map]
From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays)

6. In the case of application by mail
After enclosing (1) to (3) of the above required documents,
 〒140-8715 Shinagawa City Public Health Center Health Prevention Division (elderly influenza application) charge
Please send to

In the event that adverse reactions to routine immunizations cause health hazards, such as residual disabilities that hinder daily life, an examination committee established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare deliberates and certifies that immunizations are the cause. can receive compensation benefits.