Vaccinations for Children
最終更新日：2023年10月4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 time a child is 2 months old. 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.
| 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 |
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 |
(Vaccinations listed in the handbook, Himawarikko Techo as of May 2023)
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) (cervical cancer prevention) |
Girls from the 6th year of elementary school up to and including the 1st year of high school | Girls in their 1st year of middle school |
| *Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Catch-up Vaccination (cervical cancer prevention) |
Girls who have not yet received HPV and are born between Apr. 2, 1997 and Apr. 1, 2007 | If eligible, no additional notification needed. |
* Information on Human Papillomavirus infection (cervical cancer prevention) Catch Up Vaccination was detailed in 2022. Vaccination Period is until March 31st, 2025.
For Inquiries
Child Health Division (Kodomo Kenko-ka) TEL: 088-656-0540 FAX: 088-656-0514
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