Vaccinations for Children
最終更新日：2025年12月17日
Vaccinations for Infants
Vaccinations for children up to the age of 90 months are listed in the handbook Himawarikko Techo, which is sent to parents by the child’s 2nd month. This handbook contains pre-examination forms for each vaccination.
☆ The following vaccinations are free of charge for registered Tokushima residents who fall into one of the appropriate age groups on the day of vaccination.
★Vaccinations listed in the handbook Himawarikko Techo
(As of May 2025)
| Type of Vaccination | Age Eligibility | Number of Doses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | Under 1 year | 3 times | |
| Rotavirus Vaccine | Rotarix (RV1) | At least 6 weeks but younger than 24 weeks | Twice |
| Rota Teq (RV5) |
At least 6 weeks but younger than 32 weeks | 3 times | |
Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type b) Vaccine |
At least 2 months, but younger than 60 months | 4 times |
|
Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccine |
At least 2 months, but younger than 60 months | 4 times |
|
DPT-IPV-Hib |
At least 2 months, but younger than 90 months | 4 times | |
| BCG | Under 1 year |
Once | |
| MR(Measles & Rubella) | Term 1 |
At least 12 months, but younger than 24 months | Once |
| Term 2 | During the school year prior to entering elementary school |
Once |
|
| Varicella Vaccine | At least 12 months, but younger than 36 months | Twice | |
| Japanese Encephalitis | Term 1 | At least 6 months, |
3 times |
*The vaccination period for “MR” vaccine has been extended until March 31, 2027 for the following individuals:
・Those born between April 2, 2022 and April 1, 2023 who have not received the first dose
・Those born between April 2,2018 and April 1, 2019 who have not received the second dose
Vaccinations for Older Children
Tokushima City sends the pre-examination forms for vaccinations to children when they reach the appropriate age for the vaccinations as indicated below:
| Type of Vaccine | Age Eligibility | Date of Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Encephalitis Term 2 | At least 9 years, but younger than 13 years | When they are in the 4th year of elementary school |
| DT (Diphtheria & Tetanus) | At least 11 years, but younger than 13 years | When they are in the 6th year of elementary school |
*Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
Girls from the 6th year of elementary school up to and including the 1st year of high school | When they are in the 1st year of junior high school |
*Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Catch-up Vaccination |
Girls who have not yet received HPV, born between Apr. 2, 1997 and Apr. 1, 2009 and have received at least one dose between April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025. | If eligible, no additional notification needed. |
For Inquiries : Child Health Division (Kodomo Kenko-ka) TEL: 088-656-0540
For Inquiries
Child Health Division (Kodomo Kenko-ka) TEL: 088-656-0540 FAX: 088-656-0514
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