New Corona Vaccine for Omicron strain

question Answer
1 What kind of vaccine is the Omicron strain vaccine?

One of the mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines, it is a "bivalent vaccine" that contains both components derived from the conventional strain (the strain at the time of the outbreak of the new coronavirus infection) and components derived from the Omicron strain. Compared to conventional vaccines, it is expected to be more effective in preventing severe disease, infection, and onset against Omicron strains.

2 Please tell target person of inoculation.

Completed the first (1st and 2nd) vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine For residents of Nakano Ward over the age of 12.

3 When can I get vaccinated?

It can be inoculated after 5 months have passed since the previous inoculation, but the conventional 4th inoculation will start from those who are eligible for the 4th inoculation (those aged 60 and over, those with underlying diseases, etc.). Please check here for details.

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What type of vaccine do you use?

Bivalent vaccine manufactured by Pfizer and bivalent vaccine manufactured by Moderna.

Five Can I get the Omicron strain vaccine with my old vaccination ticket?

If you are eligible for the Omicron strain vaccine, you can use your 3rd or 4th vaccination ticket.

6 Can the Omicron strain vaccine be administered at the same time as other vaccines, such as the influenza vaccine?

The Omicron strain vaccine can be given simultaneously with the influenza vaccine. However, vaccines other than the influenza vaccine cannot be administered at the same time as the Omicron strain vaccine, and must be separated by at least two weeks.

7 Where should I make an appointment for vaccination?
Inoculation venue Reservation method
Medical institution (type 1)

Reservation site or call center ( 0120-76-4040 ) (everyday, 9:00-19:00)

Medical institution (type 2) Book directly with each medical institution

Large-scale vaccination venue in Tokyo

Reservations can be made at some venues. For more information, please check the Tokyo Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Portal Site (opens in a new window) .
Self-Defense Force large-scale vaccination venue For details such as how to make a reservation and vaccination period, please check the Self-Defense Forces Tokyo Large-Scale Vaccination Venue (Tokyo Venue) (opens in a new window) .

Inquiries about this page

Health and Welfare Department Health Prevention Division (Nakano Ward Public Health Center) In charge of new coronavirus vaccination

2-17-4 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo (Nakano-ku Public Health Center)

telephone number 03-3382-2427  fax number 03-3382-7765  Mail form
Reception time From 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays

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