In preparation for the simultaneous epidemic of new coronavirus infection and seasonal influenza

In the winter of 2022 and 2023, there are strong concerns about an unprecedented spread of infection and a shortage of fever outpatients due to the simultaneous epidemic of the new coronavirus infection and seasonal influenza.

In addition to striving to prevent infection on a daily basis, please prepare for the spread of infection by stockpiling medicines, food, etc. and confirming the flow of actions in case you become unwell.

before it gets worse

Consider vaccination

New coronavirus infectious disease and influenza have vaccination (vaccination) each. Vaccines are effective in preventing the onset of symptoms such as fever and cough, as well as in preventing the aggravation of symptoms.

Please continue to strive to prevent infection by washing your hands, gargling, wearing a mask, etc., and please consider getting a vaccine.

・" Summary about new corona vaccination "

・" News of elderly person influenza vaccination "

・" About subsidies for children's influenza vaccination costs "

・" Simultaneous vaccination of new corona vaccine and influenza vaccine (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) "

Stock up on antigen test kits, medicines, and foodstuffs

Prepare an antigen test kit in case you feel any change in your physical condition or have been in close contact with someone, so that you can quickly check for infection by yourself.

In addition, it is safe to have medicines such as antipyretic analgesics and cold medicine necessary for home treatment, as well as food and daily necessities during the treatment period.

Tokyo leaflet

・" Let's prepare test kits, medicines, food items, etc. in preparation for infection (Tokyo) "

If you get sick

Flow of medical examination, etc.

Please take actions such as medical examinations and self-examination according to the presence or absence of the risk of aggravation and your physical condition.

(1) Elderly people aged 65 and over, those with underlying diseases, pregnant women, children under elementary school age

If you are at high risk of becoming severely ill with the new coronavirus infection or influenza, please first consult with your "family doctor" by phone. If you do not have a "family doctor", please search from the page " For those looking for a medical institution in Setagaya due to fever, etc. " or visit the Fever Consultation Center . We are available for consultation.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government leaflet (those at high risk of severe disease, children under elementary school age)

(2) Persons with low risk of aggravation (those who do not fall under (1))

If you have mild symptoms, you can use the test kit you prepared yourself and start treatment immediately without seeing a doctor. If your symptoms are severe or you have concerns about your medical treatment, please visit a medical institution such as your family doctor.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government leaflet (those with a low risk of aggravation)

・" Regarding the distribution of antigen qualitative test kits (Tokyo) "

・ " For those who are worried about being infected with the new corona and want to be tested "

For those looking for a medical institution in Setagaya Ward (including online medical treatment)

If you are looking for a medical institution in the city due to a fever, etc., please visit the Fever Consultation Center . You can consult us, but you can also search for it yourself on the linked page below.

* Information on online medical treatment and prescriptions is also posted.

・" For those who are looking for a medical institution in Setagaya City due to fever, etc. "

Response after new coronavirus test results are revealed

if positive

If you test positive, you may need to get medical treatment for a certain period of time because you may infect others.

For more information, please see the "For those who have tested positive for the new coronavirus infection " page.

【reference】 Recuperation period for those who tested positive

if negative

There is no need for medical treatment, but please continue to pay attention to your physical condition.

In addition, if a family member is positive, even if the test result is negative, it is necessary to refrain from going out for a certain period of time as a close contact person.

For details, please check the page " For those who have been in close contact ".

【reference】 Waiting period for close contacts