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I am a target of the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine, do I need to apply to receive the subsidy?
Last Updated December 27, 2023
No, it's not necessary.
[Pneumococcal vaccine targeted for Vaccinations for adults]
From the end of June to the beginning of July of the year in which the target age is reached, the City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Division will send individual guidance and pre-examination vouchers.
[Voluntary vaccination target (person with disability)]
In the year when the certificate of the physically handicapped was issued for the first time, the City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Independence Support Division sends individual guidance and coupons.
However, if you have a certificate of the physically disabled and wish to re-vaccinate at intervals of 5 years, or if you want to reissue the coupon due to loss or expiration of the coupon, You need to apply to the City of Yokohama, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Independence Support Division.
In addition, as of the date of vaccination, those who are between 60 and 65 years old and have impairment of heart, kidney, respiratory function, or immune function due to human immunodeficiency virus equivalent to the first grade will be issued a pre-examination vote at each ward office Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section.
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Health and Social Welfare Bureau Disability Independence Support Section (Welfare Benefit Section)
Telephone: 045-671-3891
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Email address: kf-syojiritsu@city.yokohama.jp
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