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Vaccination information
A notice about immunizations
Babies today have less and less natural immunity from diseases. It is for that reason that it is necessary to have your baby vaccinated.
As children grow they go out more and with that the possibility of their contracting an infectious disease increases. As a parent it is important to understand the importance of vaccinations and ensure your child doesn't get an infectious disease.
Immunizations in Miki Town
How to be immunized
In Miki Town, there are group immunizations (polio and BCG) offered in Miki Fukushi Center (next to the town office). Other immunizations can be received at a designated medical institution.
Immunization Cards
Immunization cards for any vaccination your infant needs will be distributed at your baby's 3-month check-up. Elementary school students and junior high school students need a polio vaccination and cards will be sent to you at that time.
* Immunization cards you received before March 2005 can be exchanged for new cards. Before you have your child immunized please bring your old card to the #4 window in Miki Town Office (Health and Welfare Division). If you cannot come during business hours, please use the night deposit box.
* Beginning in April 2008, children who have reached the age of a grade 7 or grade 12 student can receive a special "Combined Measles and Rubella 3rd and 4th dose". This is only being offered for a 5-year term. For children that fall into this category an immunization card will be sent to you.
For those new to Miki Town
You cannot be immunized unless you have an immunization card issued by the city or town where you live. If you are new to Miki Town, please bring your Mother and Child Handbook to the #4 window in Miki Town Office (Health and Welfare Division). Once we have confirmed your vaccinations in your Mother and Child Handbook we will issue your immunization card.
Immunization Age and Fees
Target ages are designated according to the Immunization Laws and as such are offered free of charge. However should your child exceed the specified age, they will no longer be able to receive it for free.
The standard immunization age is decided according to when a child is most susceptible to that disease.
To ensure your child is resistant in the long run, make sure they are vaccinated at the appropriate age.
Immunization and Target Ages
| Type |
Immunization |
Target Age |
Standard Immunization Age |
| Group Immunization |
BCG |
before 6 months
offered at the 3-month check-up |
3-6 months |
| Polio |
3-90 months
offered in 2 doses with at least 41 days between doses (spring and fall) |
3-18 months |
| Individual Immunzations |
Combines measles and rubella 1st dose |
12-24 months |
12-24 months |
| Combines measles and rubella 2nd dose |
5-7 years of age. Anytime for the period of one year before your child begins elementary school.
(April 1-March 31) |
see left |
| Combines measles and rubella 3rd dose |
Grade 7(April 1-March 31) |
see left |
| Combines measles and rubella 4th dose |
Grade 12 (April 1-March 31) |
see left |
| DTP |
First dose
1-3 times |
3-90 months
3 times at 20-56 day intervals |
3-12 months |
| Booster shot |
3-90 months
6 months after the first dose is completed |
after first dose
12-18 months |
| DP |
11-12 years |
11 |
| Japanese encephalitis |
first dose |
6-90 months
2 shots with 6-28 days between shots |
3 |
| booster shot |
6-90 months
1 year after the first dose |
4 |
| second dose |
9-13 years |
9 |
Medical Institutions offering individual vaccinations
| Name of medical Institution |
Address |
Phone number |
Class |
| Okabe Orthopedics Clinic |
2363-5 Ido |
898-3333 |
* |
| Kashimura Hospital |
56-7 Hiragi |
898-1431 |
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| Kawahito Surgery and Internal Medicine Clinic |
526-1 Ido |
899-1212 |
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| Kitadai Clinic |
1464-12 Shimotakaoka |
840-2566 |
* |
| Koumoto Clinic |
309 Hikami |
898-0173 |
* |
| Sasaki Dermatology Clinic |
955-1 Hikami |
840-2612 |
* |
| Sanyodo Matsubara Hospital |
3232-1 Ikenobe |
898-0620 |
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| Seikyo (coop) Miki Clinic |
112-1 Hikami |
891-0303 |
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| Nakashima Internal Medicine Clinic |
373-1 Shishibuse |
840-2237 |
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| Nakahara Clinic |
641 Shimotakaoka |
898-0259 |
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| Hayashi Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic |
3005-1 Ikenobe |
898-4111 |
* |
| Masuda Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic |
1385-1Shimotakaoka |
891-3387 |
* |
| Miki Miyoshi Internal Medicine Clinic |
2835-2 Ikenobe |
898-7228 |
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| Minami Fukuman Mizobuchi Clinic |
1350-1 Hikami |
898-8211 |
* |
(N.B. The names of medical institutions are listed in Japanese alphabetical order.)
Agencies which have a * mark under the classification (class.) column only offer influenza vaccinations. If you wish to receive a vaccination at a medical institution other than one of those listed above, please consult with the Health and Welfare Division of Miki Town office.
Group vaccinations
Immunization News
A new immunization!
"Combined Measles and Rubella 3rd and 4th dose"
Rubella Immunizations
Thanks to rubella immunizations the number of patients contracting the disease has decreased. However there are still some areas where rubella exists. There is a concern about women aged 20-30 who are susceptible to rubella (those that have not been immunized and even those that may not be immune to the disease) becoming infected with rubella when they are pregnant. If you get rubella at the beginning of your pregnancy, there is a possibility for the fetus to become sick with CRS. If your baby contracts this disease there is a possibility they will be born with defective hearing, heart problems and cataracts. Women that have not been immunized, do not display immunity to rubella or have a low immunity to rubella (lower that HI 16) should be immunized as soon as possible.
Japanese Encephalitis
On May 26, 2005 this vaccination was discontinued as it was found to have negative side affects. It is still offered to those who request it, but it is necessary to fill out a form of consent. Please contact the Health and Welfare Division. If you get immunization cards for Japanese Encephalitis but decide not to be immunized please keep the immunization cards.
To protect you and your family from Japanese encephalitis: stay away from mosquitoes and (1) when you go outside wear pants (2) use bug spray and (3) use screen doors.
Influenza
Target age: over 65. Or those 60-64 years of age who have heart, liver or breathing problems. As well as those who have some sort of virus affecting their everyday immunity.
Immunization cards for influenza are sent out every year.
Immunization fee: 1,200 yen
Last Updated: April 9, 2008
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