About new infectious diseases (new influenza, etc.)

When a new unknown infectious disease occurs, most people do not have immunity (resistance), which can quickly infect many people and become a global pandemic.

One of these "new infectious diseases" is the new strain of influenza. H1N1 influenza occurs every 10 to 40 years, and its antigenicity is very different from the seasonal influenza that spreads in winter, and once it spreads, many people are at risk of becoming severe.
In addition, there are influenza (regenerative influenza) that have spread in the past and have not spread for a while, but have become prevalent again, and these are collectively called "new influenza."

It is not possible to predict when, where, and what infectious diseases will occur. It is important for each person to prepare with the correct knowledge on a daily basis, and when a new infectious disease (such as a new strain of influenza) occurs, it is important to prevent infection and take measures to prevent the spread of infection.

For new infectious diseases, it is effective to take basic infection control measures on a daily basis.

• Hand washing: Wash your hands with soap. Wipe off well with a clean towel.
• Wearing a mask: Wear a mask when you have symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.
• Building physical strength: Get enough sleep and eat a well-balanced diet to gain strength.
• Cough etiquette: When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with handkerchiefs or sleeves.

When a new infectious disease spreads, be sure to keep items for infection control along with emergency stockpiles such as food, daily necessities, and clothing, so that you do not go out as much as possible. The following is an example. Let's prepare according to each life.

• Medicines (pre-existing drugs, antipyretic analgesic, gastrointestinal medicine, general cold medicine, etc.)
• Thermometer
• Ice kamakura
• Alcohol for disinfection (concentration of 60% or more)
• Household chlorine bleach: It is used for disinfecting personal surroundings such as tables and door knobs.
• Non-woven mask

• Be calm and get the right information so that you don't be swayed by unfounded rumors or reputation.
• Check out the latest information published by the country and local governments.
• A professional consultation desk will be set up. Phone number and other information will be announced on our website and public relations paper.

Basic infection control measures and stockpiling are summarized in large letters in an easy-to-read manner.
Please feel free to use it.

• Prepare for a new infectious disease (PDF: 1,105KB)

Based on the national action plan for measures against pandemic influenza formulated in November 2005, we formulated the "Yokohama City New Influenza Action Plan" in December 2005. In addition, the plan was revised based on the "Special Measures for Measures against Pandemic Influenza (External Site)" enforced in April 2013.

• Yokohama City New Influenza Action Plan (PDF: 1,244KB)(Revised in April 2018)
• Summary version (PDF: 301KB)

• Government action plan for measures against pandemic influenza (external site)
• About measures such as Kanagawa new influenza (outside site)

In the event that a new strain of influenza occurs in Japan and a state of emergency such as a new strain of influenza is declared, the Vaccinations implemented by municipalities to residents based on the Act on Special Measures against Pandemic Influenza is called "resident vaccination."

• Resident inoculation (outside site)(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)

In March 2016, Yokohama City formulated the "Guidelines for Inoculation Based on the Act on Special Measures against Pandemic Influenza" was formulated in March 2016 based on the Yokohama City New Influenza Measures Action Plan.

• Resident inoculation guidelines based on the Act on Special Measures against Pandemic Influenza (PDF: 883KB)

In the event of a new strain of influenza, the Vaccinations is provided to employees of businesses that provide medical care or contribute to the stability of people's lives and the national economy, and public servants involved in implementing measures against pandemic influenza. Is called "specific vaccination." In addition, in order to be eligible for specific vaccinations, it is necessary to obtain registration from the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare in advance.

• Specific vaccination (medical field) (outside site)(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)

Please access the following link "Specific Vaccination Management System" and apply for registration.
※When applying, please check the registration guidelines and Q & A carefully before applying.

• Specific inoculation management system (outside site)

• Influenza (general page) (outside site)(Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
• About measures such as new influenza (outside site)(Kanagawa Prefecture)