Vaccinations for Children（こどもの予防接種について）
Routine vaccinations in Japan（日本における定期予防接種について）
The vaccines included in routine immunization programs differ from country to country. In Japan, the following vaccinations are available free of charge. If your child has not yet received any of the vaccines listed below and is still within the eligible age period for free vaccination, please be sure to have them vaccinated
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Vaccine name |
Period during which vaccination is available free of charge |
|---|---|
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Hepatitis B |
Under 1 year old |
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Rotavirus |
From 6 weeks to 32 weeks of age |
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Pneumococcal (Pediatric) |
From 2 months old to under 5 years old |
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Five-in-One Combination Vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hib) |
From 2 months old to under 7 years and 6 months old |
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Two-in-One Combination Vaccine (Diphtheria, Tetanus) |
From 11 years old to under 13 years old |
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BCG (Tuberculosis) |
Under 1 year old |
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MR (Measles, Rubella) |
From 1 year old to under 2 years old; and one year before entering elementary school |
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Varicella (Chickenpox) |
From 1 year old to under 3 years old |
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Japanese Encephalitis |
From 6 months old to under 7 years and 6 months old; and from 9 years old to under 13 years old |
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Cervical Cancer (HPV Vaccine) |
Girls in Grade 6 of elementary school to Grade 1 of high school (or equivalent age) |
|
RS Virus |
Pregnant women from 28 weeks 0 days to 36 weeks 6 days of pregnancy |
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Mumps (Higashihiroshima City program only) |
From 1 year old to under 2 years old |
Please also refer to the vaccination schedule for each vaccine.
How to have your child vaccinated（予防接種の受け方）
- Prepare a record of any vaccinations previously received overseas (or elsewhere).
- Among the vaccinations your child has not yet received, check which vaccines are available in Japan, as well as the required number of doses and timing.
(Please refer to ‘Routine Vaccinations in Japan’ above.)
※ If you are unsure about your child’s vaccinations, bring any documents showing your child’s vaccination history to the Medical Treatment and Health Division. The staff will review your records with you and advise you on which vaccinations can be received.
- Obtain the necessary vaccination screening form (pre-vaccination questionnaire form) from the Medical Treatment and Health Division (City Office, Main Building 2nd Floor, Counter No. 8).
- Contact a medical institution in advance and visit the hospital/clinic with the required items.
Items Required on the Day of Vaccination（接種する時に必要なもの）
- Mother and Child Health Handbook (※)
- Documentation of vaccinations received overseas (such as vaccination certificates)
- Identification (My Number Card, residence card, etc.)
- Pre-vaccination questionnaire form (distributed by the Medical Treatment and Health Division in the City Office; some hospitals may also have spare copies)
(※) A Mother and Child Health Handbook is required to record vaccinations administered in Japan. It is distributed by the Child and Family Division (City Office, Main Building 2nd Floor, Counter No. 12).
Hospitals where vaccinations are available（予防接種を受けることができる病院）
In principle, vaccinations should be received at medical institutions within Higashihiroshima City.
The types of vaccines available and reception hours vary by hospital, so please confirm in advance.
To check whether a medical institution offers services in foreign languages, please refer to the following site: Medical Information Network (Navi-i)
Important Notes Before Vaccination（接種時の注意事項）
Before having your child vaccinated, please carefully read ‘Vaccination and Children’s Health’, and make sure you understand the details of each vaccine.
Inquiries
Medical Treatment and Health Division(Iryo-hoken-ka, 医療保健課): 082-420-0936
Location: 2F Main building
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更新日：2026年03月02日