What is catch-up vaccination?
HPV (cervical cancer prevention) vaccination has been refrained from actively recommending since June 2013, but in November 2021, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare notified that active recommendation will be resumed. I was.
Catch-up vaccinations are given to those who have missed the opportunity to be vaccinated due to withholding of active recommendation.
Implementation period
Three years from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
Target audience
Women who are registered as residents in Nerima Ward as of the date of vaccination and were born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2006 (*1)
( People who have received the HPV vaccine three times in the past are not eligible. )
(*1) During the period of catch-up vaccination, generations that are newly excluded from regular vaccination will also be subject to catch-up vaccination.
・Females born between April 2nd, 2006 and April 1st, 2007 → Eligible for FY2023 and FY2024 .
・Females born between April 2nd, 2007 and April 1st, 2008 → Eligible for 2024 .
Timing of shipment of preliminary examination slips, etc.
We sent pre-examination vote and leaflet to target person on June 30, 2022. (*1)
(For women born between April 2, 2006 and April 1, 2008, we sent out a preliminary vaccination form for routine vaccination in April 2022.)
(*1) Except for those who received 3 doses of regular vaccinations (from 2013 to 2021) and voluntary vaccinations (from 2010) in Nerima Ward, 3 vaccinations will be uniformly sent . We do not know about vaccinations in other municipalities or at your own expense, so please check your past vaccination history in advance with your maternal and child health handbook.
Issuance of Pre-examination Voucher
If you need a pre-examination slip due to moving from another ward, moving within Nerima Ward, damage, or loss, you can request issuance from the link below.
Issuance of Pre-examination Voucher
Inoculation frequency and schedule
Please note that there are two types of vaccines, "Cervarix (bivalent)" and "Gardasil (tetravalent)", and the vaccination intervals are different for each.
Since you will be vaccinated three times with the same type of vaccine, please consult with your vaccination doctor regarding which vaccine to administer.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has approved the manufacture and sale of Sylgard 9 (recombinant adsorbed 9-valent human papillomavirus-like particle vaccine). Please be careful.
Cervarix (bivalent)
Target virus type: Bivalent (HPV type 16, type 18 high risk type (oncogenic))
Release date in Japan: December 2009
Gardasil (tetravalent)
Target virus type: Quadrivalent (HPV type 16, type 18 high risk type (carcinogenic), type 6, type 11 low risk type (non-carcinogenic) condyloma acuminata)
Release date in Japan: December 2011
Place of inoculation
1. Vaccinations are also available at medical institutions that cooperate with vaccination in Nerima Ward, 22 wards outside of Nerima Ward, Nishi-Tokyo City and Musashino City (please confirm that the vaccination is a medical institution that cooperates with the local government).
List of Nerima Ward Vaccination Cooperation Medical Institutions
2. If you are unable to get vaccinated at one of the above cooperating medical institutions due to special reasons, please consult with the "Prevention Section, Health Prevention Section (03-5984-2484)" before getting vaccinated .
You will not be eligible for assistance if any of the following apply:
1. If there is no resident registration in Nerima Ward as of the date of vaccination (*1)
(Please note that your resident registration will be canceled from the date you move out, not the date you submit the moving out notification, and you will be responsible for the full amount.)
2. If you are vaccinated after the expiration date (vaccination deadline) of the vaccination slip
3. If you do not bring the “Cervical Cancer (Human Papillomavirus) Preventive Vaccination Preliminary Examination Form” to the medical institution
(*1) If you have moved out of Nerima Ward, please consult with the administrative agency of your new address before receiving vaccinations.
If you have moved (relocated) within Nerima Ward, you will need a pre-examination card with your new address. After completing the procedures for moving, please apply for reissuance of the medical examination slip.
In the case of a pre-examination slip with your old address on it, you may not be able to receive vaccinations or subsidies.
Precautions before receiving vaccination
1. Please read this page carefully to understand the necessity and side effects of getting cervical cancer (HPV infection) vaccination.
2. Get the vaccination when you are in good physical condition.
3. Take good care of your health on a daily basis.
Four. If you have any concerns or questions, please consult your doctor or nurse before receiving the vaccination.
Inoculation interval
For details, please see the link below.
Other Vaccinations/Inoculation Intervals for Diseases
Those who cannot receive vaccinations
1. Those who have a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher at the time of vaccination
2. Those who are clearly suffering from a serious acute illness (*1)
3. Those who have clearly had anaphylaxis (*2) due to the ingredients contained in the inoculation solution for cervical cancer (HPV infection) vaccination.
Four. Others who have been judged inappropriate by a doctor to receive vaccinations
(*1) As a general rule, people with acute and severe illness should not be vaccinated on that day because it is not possible to know how the illness will change afterward.
(*2) “Anaphylaxis” is a severe allergic reaction that usually occurs within about 30 minutes after receiving a vaccination. In addition to profuse sweating, sudden flushing of the face, severe hives all over the body, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, and difficulty breathing, and severe systemic reactions such as shock. That's it.
Those who need to consult with a doctor when receiving vaccinations
If you are visiting a medical institution for the following reasons, please get vaccinated at a medical institution where your doctor is present.
In addition, if you are vaccinated at a medical institution other than your primary doctor, you may need a statement of opinion or a medical certificate from your primary doctor, so please consult with us at the time of your examination.
1. Those who are receiving treatment or guidance for heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, blood disease, developmental disorders, etc.
2. Those who have had an allergy-like abnormality such as fever, rash, or hives within 2 days after vaccination.
3. Those who have ever had a convulsion
Four. Those who have been diagnosed with immunodeficiency in the past, or those who have close relatives with congenital immunodeficiency
Five. Those who may be allergic to the ingredients contained in the cervical cancer (HPV infection) vaccine
What to bring when inoculating
1. What you must bring ・"Cervical Cancer (Human Papilloma Virus) Preventive Vaccine Vaccination Form" ( Please fill in the necessary items in advance. )
・Documents that can confirm your name, address, date of birth (age) (health insurance card, driver's license, etc.)
・Mother and Child Health Handbook (Mother and Child Health Handbook) (Be sure to bring it with you if you have it in order to check your vaccination history and vaccination intervals.)
2. Optional items to bring (please read before inoculation)
・ Mailed "Notice of [regular] cervical cancer (HPV infection) catch-up vaccination
3. Things to bring only if necessary ・" Vaccination implementation request form " issued by Nerima Ward
Precautions after receiving vaccination
1. After receiving the vaccination, when moving, be careful not to fall while being accompanied by a medical worker.
2. After receiving the vaccination, do not go home immediately, but rest in a medical institution for about 30 minutes (Sudden side effects such as anaphylaxis may occur during this period.) Be ready to contact a doctor immediately. let's go
3. Unusual reactions at the injection site after receiving the injection (eg, swelling that spreads over the entire upper arm, increasing pain, etc.)
If you have any changes in your physical condition, please consult a doctor immediately.
Four. After receiving inoculation, let's be careful about appearance of side reaction for one week.
Five. Keep the injection site clean. You can take a bath, but do not rub the site where you received the vaccination.
6. Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of vaccination.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare "For children and parents who received the HPV vaccine"
Health damage caused by vaccination and relief system
For details, please see the link below.
Adverse reactions and health damage caused by vaccination and relief system
List of consultations about HPV vaccine
If you experience changes in your physical condition or symptoms that you are concerned about after vaccination
Please consult with the doctor who administered the vaccination or your family doctor.
Cooperating medical institutions for the treatment of symptoms after HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination
Cooperating medical institutions are selected in each prefecture in order to provide appropriate medical care in a more familiar area to patients for symptoms that occur after HPV vaccination. For consultations at cooperating medical institutions, please consult with the doctor who administered the vaccination or your family doctor.
Medical institution name | location | Contact department name |
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University of Tokyo Hospital |
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku | Regional Medical Coordination Center, Palliative Care Department |
Jikei University Hospital | 3-19-18 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku | pain clinic |
Juntendo University Medical School Juntendo Clinic | 3-1-3 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku | pain clinic |
Nihon University School of Medicine Itabashi Hospital | 30-1 Uemachi, Oyaguchi, Itabashi-ku | pain center |
Tokyo Metropolitan Pediatric Medical Center | 2-8-29 Musashidai, Fuchu City | Department of Infectious Diseases |
When you have concerns, questions, or troubles about the HPV vaccine
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health Infectious Diseases Control Department Epidemic Prevention and Information Management Division Phone: 03-5320-5892
Consultation on vaccination in general, including HPV vaccine
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Infectious Diseases and Vaccination Consultation Desk Phone: 050-3818-2242
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
How many vaccination tickets will be sent to people who have been vaccinated once or twice?
[Those who were sent out all at once on June 30] We sent out 3 doses of pre-examination slips uniformly to those who have completed 3 doses of vaccination (and have a record in the ward).
[Those who applied and shipped individually] Based on the application, we have issued the required number.
*To avoid over-vaccination, please check the maternal and child health handbook in advance regarding the vaccination history of the recipient.
(Individuals who do not have a history of 3 doses of vaccination in the ward system will receive a pre-vaccination form in the same way as those who have not been vaccinated, even if they have completed 3 doses of vaccination. please.)
I have received 1 or 2 doses in the past, but have not received a 3rd dose. Should I start over from the first time?
The government indicates that those who have interrupted vaccination will be vaccinated for the remaining number of doses without starting over from the first time.
I don't know what vaccines I have had in the past. (What should I do if I don't know how many times I hit in the past and which one I hit?)
There may be a record of your vaccinations, so please consult with your vaccination doctor first. If you have received a subsidy from Nerima Ward (inoculated with a pre-examination form issued by the ward), there may be records left in Nerima Ward. Please make a separate request for history inquiries.
If you do not know the number of vaccinations or the type of vaccine, please consult with a vaccination doctor.
I have been inoculated with the 9-valent vaccine (once and twice). Can I continue to receive bivalent/tetravalent vaccinations?
In principle, vaccination should be completed with the same type of vaccine. (Routine Vaccination Implementation Guidelines)
Compatibility between the 9-valent vaccine and the 2-valent and 4-valent vaccines has not been confirmed, so please consult with your vaccination doctor first.
Click here for other frequently asked questions and answers.
"Frequently Asked Questions and Answers" on the Cervical Cancer (HPV Infection) Prevention Page
"Q&A about HPV vaccine" of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare page (the outside site)
Reimbursement payment for those who inoculated the HPV vaccine at their own expense
The City provides reimbursement (cost subsidy) for those who have received the cervical cancer (HPV infection) vaccine at their own expense.
For HPV reimbursement, please see the link below.
About reimbursement payment for those who inoculated the HPV vaccine at their own expense
inquiry
Health Department Health Prevention Section Prevention Section Organization details
Phone: 03-5984-2484 (direct) Fax: 03-5984-1211
Send an email to this department