Influenza Vaccination for the Elderly in FY2024

This year's influenza vaccination program is as follows.
Those who wish to be vaccinated should receive the vaccination at a designated medical institution in the city.

1. Citizens who are 65 years or older as of the date of vaccination
2. Those who are between 60 and 64 years old as of the date of vaccination and have a cardiac, renal or respiratory disorder or an immune disorder caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (equivalent to a Class 1 disability certificate)

From Monday, October 7, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025. Note: Excluding closed days. Note: The start date of vaccinations may be delayed depending on the medical institution.

1 time per person

2,500 yen (Vaccination fees will not be free in fiscal year 2024.)
Note: Among the above target individuals, those from households receiving welfare benefits can receive the service free of charge by presenting a "Certificate of Welfare Receipt," while those who are Japanese nationals remaining in China, etc. can receive the service free of charge by presenting a "Certificate of Support Benefit Receipt" to the medical institution.

Please make an appointment at a designated medical institution and receive the vaccination.
Note: If you fall under category 2 above, you will need to submit a copy of your disability certificate or a doctor's certificate.

In addition to the above designated medical institutions in the city, vaccinations can also be given at medical institutions designated by the four cities in the Minamitama area (Hachioji, Hino, Machida, and Tama). For information on the designated medical institutions and vaccination methods for each city, please contact the Health Division of the Welfare Department of Inagi City.
If you wish to receive the vaccination in other cities or towns, please contact us.

If a side effect caused by a routine vaccination causes health damage, such as requiring treatment at a medical institution, interfering with daily life, or causing problems in daily life. can receive benefits based on the Vaccination Law.
Depending on the degree of health damage, there are three categories: medical expenses, medical allowance, disability pension, disability pension, lump-sum death benefit, and funeral expenses, and the amount stipulated by law will be paid.
However, the causal relationship between whether the health damage was caused by the vaccination or another factor (infectious disease introduced before or after vaccination, or another cause, etc.) should be determined by vaccination, infectious disease treatment, etc. This will be deliberated by a national examination committee consisting of experts in various fields such as law, and if it is determined that the cause is due to vaccination, you will be able to receive benefits.
If you need to apply for benefits, please contact the doctor who examined you or the Inagi City Health Department.
Note: For more information, please see the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare homepage (external link) .