【Caution】※ Some residents have called the wrong number when trying to contact the vaccine reservation phone number.
Please make sure you have the proper phone number so you don't misdial.
About COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots (3rd～6th Doses)
As the new vaccination period begins in
spring 2023, any member of the following qualified groups can receive one dose
of the vaccine between May 8, 2023 and August 31, 2023.
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Those 65 and older
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Those with chronic or underlying conditions
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Medical care professionals, etc.
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Those working at elderly care facilities
We will send vaccines vouchers to qualified
individuals who have received their most recent dose of the vaccine at least 3
months prior.
※Please click here
to
read more about who qualifies as "those with chronic or underlying
conditions," "medical care professionals, etc.," and "those
working at elderly care facilities" .
For more detailed information in Japanese about the
procedure for the vaccine booster, please read more here
(in Japanese).
For more detailed information in English about the
procedure for the vaccine booster, please read more here(in English).
1st and
2nd Doses of the Vaccine
For those who have not received their 1st or 2nd
dose of the vaccine and those aged 5 and older who wish to be vaccinated:
We accept vaccine
reservations upon request, so please call the Vaccine Appointment Toll-Free
Phone Number (0120-096-885).
Important Announcement
・Men in their teens and 20s taking the Moderna vaccine can choose to switch to the Pfizer vaccine.
Men in their teens and 20s who take the Pfizer vaccine are less likely to experience miyocarditis after taking the vaccine than those who take the Moderna vaccine.
Even those who received the Moderna vaccine for their first dose can choose to receive the Pfizer vaccine for their second dose.
Men in their teens and 20s who have received the Moderna vaccine for their first dose who would like to switch to the Pfizer vaccine quickly should contact the Kumamoto City COVID-19 Call Center （096-300-5577） to adjust their reservation.
Vaccinations
Are Not Mandatory
COVID-19 vaccinations are only
provided at the request of the recipient.
Before deciding whether to be
vaccinated, please understand both the risks of side effects and the prevention
from infection and serious illness provided by the vaccine.
Please understand the prevention from infection and
serious symptoms the vaccine provides and the risks of side effects when
deciding whether to be vaccinated.
There are many factors, such as
health conditions, that one should consider when deciding whether to be
vaccinated.
Do not discriminate against
unvaccinated people.
Other Vaccines
Please wait until at least 2 weeks have passed since
receiving another type of vaccine before you receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
In principle, the COVID-19 vaccine shouldn’t be given
at the same time as other vaccines.
You can receive the COVID-19
vaccine and any other vaccine if the vaccinations are at least two weeks apart.
However, it is possible to receive the COVID-19
vaccine within two weeks of receiving a flu shot.Vaccination Summary
1. Vaccination Sites
Vaccinations are conducted at medical institutions.
Please consider where you would like to be vaccinated.
● Medical institutions that will administer vaccinations (Japanese only)
2. How to Make a Reservation
~ About Reservations at Various Medical Institutions Including Your Usual Clinic or Hospital ~
In
addition to making reservations online, you may be able to make a reservation
at various medical institutions (such as your regular doctor).
People who are hospitalized or visit the hospital regularly should ask their regular medical institution (their regular doctor) about this. (Please reference the List of Medical Facilities Administering Vaccinations.)
(1) Make a Reservation with Your Regular Doctor
There are many medical facilities in Kumamoto City
that will vaccinate people thanks to medical institutions such as the Kumamoto
City Physicians' Association & Kamoto Physicians' Association.
First, please talk with a representative of the medical institution you usually visit about the vaccine.
【Details You Should Ask Your Doctor About】
・What you should be aware of when you get vaccinated
・Whether the medical institution can administer the
vaccine
・(If they are administering the vaccine) how you can make an appointment
(2) Online Reservations
Please make an online reservation at the Vaccination Homepage（外部リンク）. (Japanese only)
(3) Make a Reservation Through the Call Center
Toll-Free Phone Number for Vaccine Reservations
0120-096-885
Hours: 8:30 AM ～ 7:00 PM (including weekends and holidays)
Please be aware that you cannot make a vaccination reservation at city hall or ward offices
※ Some residents have called the wrong number
when trying to contact the vaccine reservation phone number.
Please
make sure you have the proper phone number so you don't misdial.
Services
are available in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Tagalog.
3. Reservation Schedule
Future changes to the reservation schedule will be announced via the Kumamoto City Official Website or the Shiseidayori Newsletter.
Everyone living in Kumamoto Prefecture has access to
the vaccine, so we ask that you make a reservation to get vaccinated when possible.
The Vaccination Process
People Qualified to Get the Vaccine
Any registered resident of Kumamoto City that is 5 years old or older (including foreign residents)
※If you are not a registered resident of Kumamoto City but have been hospitalized at a Kumamoto City facility for a long period of time or are receiving care for a chronic/underlying condition from a Kumamoto City physician, you can be vaccinated in Kumamoto City if you would like.
Before You Get the Vaccine
To get vaccinated, you must have a "Vaccine Voucher & Pre-Examination Form," which was sent to everyone who qualifies for a vaccine, and a prior made appointment.
(1) Receiving a Vaccine Voucher & Pre-Examination Form
We
have mailed out Vaccine Voucher & Pre-Examination Forms to qualified
recipients.
Search
for a Medical Institution
Phone Consultations:
Kumamoto City Vaccine Call Center
096-300-5577
Hours: 8:30 AM ~ 7:00 PM (including Weekends and Holidays)
(2) Search for a Medical Institution
(3) Reservations Online or over the Phone
Online Reservation Link (Japanese only)（外部リンク）
Phone Reservations
Toll-Free Phone Number for Vaccine Reservations
0120-096-885
Hours: 8:30 AM ～ 7:00 PM (including Weekends and Holidays)
(4) Receiving a Vaccinne
Things You Need to Get Vaccinated
Vaccine Voucher・Pre-Examination Form・A Form of ID
On the day of your vaccination, in addition to your Vaccine Voucher, Pre-Examination Form, and a document verifying your identity (such as a driver's license or health insurance card), please take proper measures to prevent the spread of infection.
※ If you are worried about your health or you feel ill before being vaccinated, please consult with your regular doctor.
※ Please take your
temperature at home before going to get the vaccine, and if you have a fever or
you feel ill, please contact the Kumamoto City COVID-19 Call Center and do not
go to the vaccination site.