About new infectious diseases (new influenza, etc.)

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

One of these "new infectious diseases" is the new influenza. The new influenza occurs every 10 to 40 years, and its antigenicity is significantly different from the seasonal influenza that spreads in winter every year, and once it spreads, many people are at risk of becoming more severe.
In addition, there are influenza that has been prevalent in the past and has not spread for a while since then, but that has become prevalent again (revival-type influenza), and these are collectively referred to as "new influenza".

It is not possible to predict when, where, and what infectious diseases will occur. It is important that each person prepares with the correct knowledge on a daily basis, and when a new infectious disease (such as a new influenza) occurs, it is important to take measures to prevent infection and 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 well with a clean towel.
• Wearing a mask: If you have symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, wear a mask.
• Building physical strength: Get enough sleep and a well-balanced diet to gain physical strength.
• Cough etiquette: When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or sleeve.

In order to avoid going out as much as possible when a new infectious disease spreads, be sure to prepare items for infection control in accordance with disaster stockpiles such as food, daily necessities, and clothing. The following is an example. Let's prepare according to each life.

• Medicines for chronic diseases, antipyretic analgesics, gastrointestinal medicine, general cold medicine, etc.)
• Thermometer
• Ice pillow
• Alcohol for disinfection (concentration 70% or more)
• Household chlorine bleach: Use to disinfect your surroundings, such as tables and doorknobs.
• Nonwoven fabric mask

• Get calm and get the right information so that you don't be fooled by unfounded rumors or rumors.
• Check the latest information published by the country or local government.
• A special consultation desk will be opened. Phone number and others will be announced on our website and in public relations papers.

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

• Let's prepare for new infectious diseases (PDF: 1,105KB)

Based on the national new influenza countermeasures action plan formulated in November 2005, the Yokohama City New Influenza Countermeasures Action Plan was formulated in December of the same year. In addition, we revised plan based on "special measures law such as new influenza" (outside site) enforced in April, 2013.

• Action plan for measures such as Yokohama-shi new influenza (PDF: 1,244KB)(Revised in April 2018)
• Summary Version (PDF: 301KB)

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

When a new influenza occurs in Japan and a new influenza emergency is declared, the Vaccinations implemented by municipalities to residents based on the Act on Special Measures against Pandemic Influenza is called "resident vaccination." .

• Inhabitant vaccination (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, etc." based on the Action Plan for New Influenza in Yokohama City.

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

In the event of a new influenza outbreak, Vaccinations is temporarily 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. It is called "specific vaccination." In addition, in order to be eligible for specific vaccinations, it is necessary to obtain the registration of the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare in advance.

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

Please access the following link "specific inoculation management system" and apply for registration.
※When applying, please check the registration procedure 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)