Last updated: October 1, 2024
Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, free vaccinations (special temporary vaccinations) will end on March 31, 2024, and vaccinations from April 1, 2024 onwards will require a fee.
For those aged 65 or over, the vaccine can be administered once a year in autumn and winter as a routine vaccination with subsidies.
Those under 64 years of age, and those over 65 years of age who wish to be vaccinated outside of the regular vaccination period, can receive the vaccination as an "optional vaccination" at their own expense.
For more information on routine vaccinations, please see here .
| Vaccination Category | Regular vaccinations (partial subsidy for vaccination costs available) | Optional vaccinations (full self-pay) |
| Target audience | ・People aged 65 or older ・People aged 60 to 64 who hold a Class 1 Disability Certificate due to a disability in the heart, kidneys, respiratory system, or immune function caused by the human immunodeficiency virus |
- Those who are eligible for regular vaccinations but wish to be vaccinated at a time other than the regular vaccinations. - Those who are not eligible for regular vaccinations regardless of the period. |
| Vaccination timing and frequency | Once a year in autumn and winter (planned) | Vaccinations available after April 1, 2020 |
| Vaccination location | In principle, within the address | Vaccinations can be administered at any medical institution, regardless of whether it is in or outside the city. |
| Vaccine Manufacturers | Varies by medical institution | Varies by medical institution |
| Inoculation cost | Paid (some subsidies available) |
Paid (fully self-paid) |
| Vaccination ticket (pre-examination card) delivery | NoneNote: Fill out the pre-examination form provided by the medical institution |
NoneNote: Fill out the pre-examination form provided by the medical institution |
Inagi City Welfare Department Health Division Phone: 042-378-3421