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When a health hazard occurs
Last update date April 1, 2023
After Vaccinations, very rarely, severe side effects occurred, requiring hospital treatment or disability.
In the event of a health hazard, a relief system that provides benefits such as medical expenses may be applied.
The amount of benefits varies depending on the difference in the relief system.
1.Regular vaccinations will be a national health hazard relief system by the government.
For details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's website health damage relief system) (external site).
2.Voluntary vaccination will be a relief system under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency Act.
※For details, please refer to the “Damage Relief System (External Site)” by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA)”.
※Domestic unapproved vaccinations are not eligible for the relief system.
Yokohama City Vaccinations Incident Countermeasures Investigation Committee
An accident countermeasure committee has been established to investigate accidents caused by the Vaccinations.
For details, please see "Yokohama City Vaccinations Accident Countermeasures Investigation Committee".
For inquiries to this page
Health and Safety Division, Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department
Phone: 045-671-4190
Phone: 045-671-4190
Fax: 045-664-7296
Email address: ir-yobousessyu@city.yokohama.jp
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