(EN)[5-11 Years Old] Getting Vaccinated

IMPORTANT

Children aged 5 – 11 years old can now receive up to three doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Children who will turn 5 years old in November, a vaccine voucher was sent early in the month. Vaccination schedules are outlined in the enclosed notice, as well as online.  Children who will turn 5 years old after December have been sent a pre-examination form and vaccination voucher for the vaccine used for babies (6 months – 4 years old). NOTE: Children who have been vaccinated at least once with the vaccine used for babies (6 months – 4 years old) will be vaccinated a third time with the same vaccine even if they turn 5 years old before receiving the second and third vaccinations. NOTE: Children who turn 5 years old before receiving the first dose of a baby vaccine are eligible for the pediatric vaccine (for those aged 5 – 11 years old).

Type of Vaccine Used

The vaccine administered for those aged 5 – 11 years old is:
Pfizer (children's vaccine)

• The 2nd vaccination is usually administered 3 weeks after the first.
• For the 3rd vaccination or over, vaccinations are administered in intervals of 5 months or more from the day of the 2nd vaccination.

NOTE: Compared to the Pfizer vaccine administered for those aged 12+ years old, this vaccine contains 1/3 of the active ingredient.

 

Getting a Booster (3rd+ Vaccination)

Eligibility Requirements

• Those aged from 5 – 11 years old
• 5 months or more have passed since receiving a second vaccination

NOTE: Vaccination is recommended for children with underlying conditions that are at risk of becoming severe, such as chronic respiratory illness and congenital heart defect. Please consult with your doctor before vaccination.

 

Mass Vaccination

Location	Date	Time
Hanamaki Health Center (花巻保健センター)	Dec 17 (sat)	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm
Hanamaki Health Center (花巻保健センター)	Jan 7 (sat)	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm

※ Vaccination times are subject to change based on number of appointments

Getting Vaccinated (1st & 2nd Vaccination)

Eligibility Requirements

• Those aged from 5 – 11 years old

NOTE: Vaccination is recommended for children with underlying conditions that are at risk of becoming severe, such as chronic respiratory illness and congenital heart defect. Please consult with your doctor before vaccination.

Individual Vaccination Appointments

Institution Name	Date (1st Vacc.)	Date (2nd Vacc.)	Time	Capacity Per Day
Kawashima Clinic (川嶋医院)	Oct 29	Nov 19	11: 30am – 12: 00pm	10
Kodomo Mirai Clinic (こどもみらいクリニック)	Nov 5	Nov 26	2: 00pm – 2: 30pm	10
Hajime Kodomo Clinic (はじめこどもクリニック)	Nov 9	Nov 30	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm	10

 

Mass Vaccination

1st Vaccination

Location	Date	Time
Hanamaki Exchange Center (花巻市交流会館)	Nov 26 (sat)	3: 30pm – 4: 00pm
Hanamaki Health Center (花巻保健センター)	Dec 17 (sat)	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm

2nd Vaccination

Location	Date	Time
Hanamaki Health Center (花巻保健センター)	Dec 17 (sat)	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm
Hanamaki Health Center (花巻保健センター)	Jan 7 (sat)	4: 00pm – 4: 30pm

 

Making an Appointment (Boosters / 1st & 2nd Vaccination)

Appointment Reservation Methods
City Call Center (8: 30am - 5: 15pm, JP language only): ※ Open on weekends and holidays, except for New Years 0120-383-225 (toll-free) Online (JP language only): https://g032051.vc.liny.jp (or scan the Website QR Code below) LINE App (JP language only): Scan the LINE QR Code below

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• Pre-vaccination exam form & vaccination voucher
• Maternal Health Record Book (or vaccination certificate)
• Health insurance card
• Medication Record Book (for those taking medication)

When Attending Your Appointment

 

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and present a signed pre-vaccination exam form.

When receiving a vaccine, it is asked that everyone have the correct knowledge of both its prevention effectiveness, and risk of side effects. The parent or guardian is responsible for determining whether their child will be vaccinated or not. No vaccination will be administered without the consent of the parent or guardian. There should be no forceful vaccination of others or discriminatory treatment of those who are unvaccinated.

If you have any questions or concerns about vaccination, please consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor about dose intervals between Covid-19 vaccines and other vaccines. In general, other vaccines cannot be administered at the same time as, or two weeks prior or after, administering Covid-19 vaccines. Consult your doctor with additional questions or concerns, such as those regarding a child's underlying condition, as well.

Disclaimer

• The above provided English language information includes translations of Japanese texts, for information purposes only.
• In the event of any discrepancy, the original Japanese text will prevail.

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