- last update :
- 2010-01-26
A(H1N1) Influenza Vaccination Notice
Vaccinations for people between the ages of 19 (born after April 1, 1991) and 65 will begin on January 16.
※ Due to a limited supply of vaccines, some hospitals may not be able to begin vaccinations as scheduled below. Please inquire about availability.
| Eligible persons | Vaccination period |
|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | October 19 – early-December |
| Pregnant women | November – March |
| People with underlying conditions (high priority) ※ | November – early-January |
| People with underlying conditions (all others) ※ | December – January |
| Children older than age one (1) but not yet in elementary school (born after April 2, 2003) | December 4 – February |
| Children of age to be in elementary school grades one (1) through three (3) (born between April 2, 2000 and April 1, 2003) | December 4 – February |
| Caregivers of children younger than age one (1) and those in close proximity to people with underlying conditions who cannot be vaccinated | December 18 – February |
| Children of age to be in elementary school grades four (4) through six (6) (born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2000) | December 18 – February |
| Children of junior high school age (born between April 2, 1994 and April 1, 1997) | December 18 – mid-March |
| Children of senior high school age (born between April 2, 1991 and April 1, 1994) | December 18 – mid-March |
| Elderly citizens (age 65 and older) | January 16 – March |
| All others (born before April 1, 1991, ages 19 through 65) | January 16 – March |
※ This schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, please visit the Shiga Prefectural Government's website.
※ Vaccination is still possible after the closing of a particular vaccination window.
※ Please talk with your doctor regarding priority and "underlying condition" designations.
※ The vaccine is only minimally effective on children under the age of one. Their caregivers will be vaccinated.
Vaccinations are given by appointment.
For a list of medical institutions which provide vaccinations, visit the Shiga Prefectural Government's website.Cost
| First visit | ¥3,600 |
| Second visit (at the same hospital) | ¥2,550 (Total: ¥6,150) |
| Second visit (at a different hospital) | ¥3,600 (Total: ¥7,200) |
※The number of injections for children of junior and senior high school age (13 – 18) has changed from two (2) to one (1).
※ Ask at your local city or town hall for information about subsidized vaccinations.
Please take the following precautions to prevent the spread of A(H1N1) influenza.
The vaccine is effective in preventing the onset of serious illness, but it does not completely prevent infection. Please continue to wash your hands, gargle, and practice good coughing etiquette.
- Wash your hands and gargle. Hand washing is particularly effective.
- Wear a mask if you have a fever, cough, or are sneezing.
- Eat healthy foods and get plenty of sleep and rest.
  Wash your hands and gargle! |
 Wear a mask if you have a fever, cough, or are sneezing! |
A(H1N1) Influenza Consultations
Monday – Friday (closed holidays and December 29 – January 3) 8:30 - 17:15
- A(H1N1) Influenza Consultation Service (Shiga Prefectural Government Health Promotion Division)
- TEL:077-528-4983 / FAX:077-528-4857
- Foreign Language Consultation Line
- TEL:077-522-4776(Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Chinese, English)
- List of medical institutions offering A(H1N1) influenza vaccinations
http://www.pref.shiga.jp/e/kenko-t/jutaku-list.pdf（PDF：80KB）
- Author:Shiga Prefectural Government International Affairs Division
- Tel: 077-528-3061 / Fax: 077-521-5030
- Translation:Shiga Prefectural Multicultural Community Support Center
- Tel: 077-521-5421 / Fax: 077-521-5455