Vaccinations in Japan

The following vaccinations are generally free of charge, though some municipalities may charge for them.
There may be some differences between Japan and your country in which vaccinations are given or at what age. If you have recently come to Japan or plan to return home before the end of course of vaccinations, take the vaccination record of your child in the Mother and Child Health Handbook (boshi kenko techo) and consult the public health center, the local municipal office, or a pediatrician.

A typical vaccination program（services offered may vary from area to area.

Vaccine Name
1. Vaccination schedule
2. Target age group

Polio
1. Twice at 6-monthly intervals
2. 3 months to 7½ years

DPT
(diphtheria, whooping cough,tetanus)

DT
(diphtheria, tetanus)

First stage: (4 initial injections)3 times at 3-8 week intervals (Booster)
1. One time 12-18 months after the third injection
2. 3 to 7½ years

Second stage:
1. one time
2. 11 to 12 years

Measles
1.One time
3. 12 to 7½ years

Rubella
1. One time
2. 12 to 7½ years

Japanese encephalitis

First stage: (Initial injections)3 times at 1-4 week intervals(Additional injection)
1. One time, about 12 months after the initial injections
2. 3 to 7½ years

Second stage:
1. One time
2. 9 to 12 years

Third stage:
1. One time
2. 14 to 15 years

BCG
1. One time
2. A child of less than 4 years with a negative reaction to the tuberculin test (i.e. not infected)
1st/2nd year students of elementary school and junior high school with a negative reaction to the tuberculin test