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- The vaccination interval has been shortened from 5 months to 3 months.
- Moderna vaccine (bivalent vaccine for Omicron strain) can be inoculated from 12 years old NEW!
- Reservation slots for January for Moderna vaccine (bivalent vaccine for BA.4/5 strains) are open
- Please consider inoculating at a large-scale vaccination venue set up by the city or the Self-Defense Forces.
Inoculation overview
Inoculation target
Those aged 12 and over who have completed the first vaccination (1st and 2nd vaccination).
In addition, inoculation of vaccine for Omicron strain is once per person.
*If you receive the third or later dose of the Takeda vaccine (Novavacs) after Tuesday, November 8, 2022, you will no longer be able to receive the Omicron strain vaccine. ▶About Novavax Vaccine
Inoculation interval
After 3 months or more have passed since the last vaccination.
Until now, the 3rd to 5th doses required an interval of 5 months from the date of the previous dose. shortened. In addition, the 3rd inoculation of the pediatric vaccine (5 to 11 years old) requires an interval of 5 months from the date of the 2nd inoculation as before.
Vaccine to use
| Vaccine type | Target age | |
|---|---|---|
| Pfizer vaccine | Bivalent vaccine against BA.4/5 strain | 12 years old and over can be vaccinated |
| moderna vaccine | Bivalent vaccine against BA.4/5 strain | 12 years old and over can be vaccinated |
- The target age for vaccination of Moderna's vaccine (bivalent vaccine for BA.4/5 and BA.1 strains) has been lowered from 18 years and older to 12 years and older.
- Until October 31st (Monday), I was using Pfizer's vaccine (BA.1 strain-compatible bivalent vaccine), but after November 1st (Tuesday), Pfizer's vaccine (BA.4/5 strain-compatible 2 vaccine) is used to proceed with inoculation.
- For the Moderna vaccine, we used a bivalent vaccine for the BA.1 strain until December 10 (Sat), but after December 12 (Monday), we changed to a bivalent vaccine for the BA.4/5 strain. We switch and advance inoculation.
Shipping of vaccination tickets
| Type of vaccination ticket | Target audience | Estimated arrival date |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd vaccination ticket | Those aged 12 and over who have completed the second vaccination by the end of May 2022 | Shipped |
| Those aged 12 and over who completed the second vaccination between June 1 and September 30, 2022 | Shipped | |
| 4th vaccination ticket | Those aged 12 and over who have completed the third vaccination by the end of May 2022 | Shipped |
| Those aged 12 and over who completed the third vaccination between June 1 and September 30, 2022 | Shipped | |
| 5th vaccination ticket | Those aged 18 or over who have completed the 4th vaccination by the end of August 2022 | Shipped |
| Those aged 18 or over who have completed the 4th vaccination between September 1st and September 30th, 2022 | Shipped |
*At present, the number of vaccinations for the Omicron strain vaccine is one. Therefore, please note that the vaccination ticket will not be sent to those who received the booster vaccine for the Omicron strain in September.
- If you already have a 3rd or 4th vaccination ticket issued by Kita Ward, you can use it as it is for vaccination against Omicron strain.
- If you haven't received your vaccination ticket by the deadline, if you have lost your ticket, or if you have moved to Kita Ward after completing vaccinations in another municipality, you will need to go through the procedures for issuing an vaccination ticket. ▶Procedures for issuing vaccination tickets
- Once you have received your vaccination ticket, you can book your vaccination.
Inoculation reservation
Prior reservation is necessary for inoculation. Once you have received your vaccination ticket, please make a reservation for the date and time of your vaccination.
Reservation frame open schedule
The schedule for opening the reservation frame after December for each vaccine is as follows.
| Vaccine type | Reservation frame opening date | Schedule to open (planned) |
|---|---|---|
| Moderna vaccine (bivalent vaccine for BA.4/5 strains) | open | From December 12th (Monday) to the end of December |
| December 16th (Friday) | Until the end of January | |
| Pfizer Vaccine (bivalent vaccine for BA.4/5 strain) | open | From November to the end of December |
| Sequentially after November 28th (Monday) | Until the end of January |
* The availability of reservation slots varies depending on the medical institution. Please check the call center or reservation reception site for the latest availability of reservation slots.
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Please consider early inoculation with a vaccine that can be inoculated Both BA.1 and BA.4/5 of the bivalent vaccine containing Omicron strain components are expected to be more effective than conventional vaccines. Please consider early vaccination with a vaccine that can be inoculated at that time. |
Reservation method
1. Reservation on the reservation reception site (Internet)
Click the icon below to book your vaccination.
The password for logging into the reservation site has been reset to your 8-digit date of birth.
(Example) Those born on February 5, 1991 → Password: 19910205
2. Reservation at the call center
Please have your vaccination ticket and vaccination certificate ready and call the Kita Ward Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center .
3. Make a reservation directly to a medical institution (clinic/clinic)
You can make an appointment directly with a medical institution whose phone number is listed in the list of medical institutions enclosed with the vaccination ticket you receive.
*The reservation support window ended on Friday, December 9th.
inoculation venue
Medical institution in ward
In Kita Ward, all vaccinations are performed at medical institutions.
▶ Click here for a list of medical institutions where vaccinations are available
About large-scale vaccination venues in Tokyo and large-scale vaccination venues for the Self-Defense Forces
You can also receive Omicron strain vaccination at large-scale vaccination venues set up by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Self-Defense Forces. Kita Ward will continue to send vaccination tickets to eligible people in the future, so it may be difficult to make an appointment. If it is convenient for you, please consider inoculating at a large-scale vaccination venue in the city or the Self-Defense Forces. Please check the website of each venue for the details of the target audience and the venue.
About large-scale vaccination venues set up by the capital
▶Tokyo new coronavirus vaccination portal site (we link to the outside site)
About the Self-Defense Forces large-scale vaccination venue set up by the country
▶Self-Defense Force large-scale vaccination venue (link to an external site)
Vaccine efficacy and safety
Efficacy of vaccine for Omicron strain
Expected to be more effective against Omicron strains than conventional vaccines
The booster vaccine for the Omicron strain contains the components of the Omicron strain, so when compared to the conventional vaccine, the immunity that contributes to the prevention of exacerbation, infection, and onset against the Omicron strain is stronger. Induce.
Therefore, it is expected that the Omicron strain will be more effective in preventing severe disease than conventional vaccines, and will also be effective in preventing infection and disease, although the duration may be short.
Being a bivalent vaccine, it reacts to various novel coronaviruses
Due to the presence of two different types of antigens, the induced immunity is also thought to respond to a wider variety of new coronaviruses.
Therefore, it is expected that it is more likely to be effective against future mutant strains .
Safety of Omicron Strain Vaccine
Both Pfizer and Moderna's bivalent vaccines have shown broadly similar symptoms to conventional vaccines.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Information materials
- [1st report] Notification of bivalent vaccination against Omicron strain
- [2nd report] The number of types of bivalent vaccines for Omicron strains has increased
- [3rd report] The interval between vaccinations is now 3 months
- Notice about the fall 2022 inoculation
Inquiry
Kita Ward New Coronavirus Vaccination Call Center
Inquiries about vaccination reservations, reissuance of vaccination tickets, etc.
0120 (801) 222 (toll-free)
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Nepalese, Portuguese, Spanish, French
*When making an appointment for vaccination, please have your vaccination certificate ready before calling.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center
General inquiries about vaccines, such as efficacy and side effects of vaccines
0120 (761) 770 (toll-free)
Daily: 9am to 9pm
English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Tokyo Novel Coronavirus Adverse Reactions Consultation Center
You can consult with a medical professional about side effects after vaccination
03 (6258) 5802
24-hour service (open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Nepali, Burmese (Myanmar)
Supports Thai, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
Related Links
About new coronavirus vaccination (return to top page)
About the new corona vaccination medical institution
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare homepage (we link to the outside site)
Prime Minister's official residence homepage (we link to the outside site)
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Affiliation: Kita Ward Public Health Center New Coronavirus Vaccination Division