Update : 2023-4-20
Soka City sent a 2023 FY's consultation notices of vaccinations to the eligible persons as below in the end of this March.
If an eligible person doesn't receive a notice, contact the Hoken Center (Public Health Care Section).
For the Children
The notifications of vaccinations of the 2nd term of Japanese encephalitis, the 2nd term of Measles-Rubella (MR) and Diphtheria-Tetanus vaccine were sent in late March to the eligible children shown below.
| Name of vaccination | Eligible children | Vaccination period |
| DT (diphtheria and clostridium tetani) | Children born from April 2, 2011 to April 1, 2012 | From age 11 to the previous day of the 13th birthday |
| 2nd term of Japanese encephalitis(one time) | Children born from April 2, 2011 to April 1, 2013 | From age 9 to the previous day of the 13th birthday |
| 2nd term of Measles-Rubella (MR) | Children born from April 2, 2017 to April 1, 2018 *Questionnaires for the vaccinations have handed by a "Hello Babies" visiting staff. | April 1 to March 31, 2024 |
| HPV vaccine of cervical cancer | Girls born from April 2, 2011 to April 1, 2012 | Girls at the age between 12 and 16 |
Pneumococcal Vaccination for the Elderly
We recommend to take an inoculation at the medical institutions designated by Soka City (list of the medical institution is enclosed in notice letters) by March 31, 2024.
Eligible people in 2023 Fiscal year
(1)People who live in Soka and have not vaccinated yet
| 65 years old | Born from April 2, 1958 to April 1, 1959 |
| 70 years old | Born from April 2, 1953 to April 1, 1954 |
| 75 years old | Born from April 2, 1948 to April 1, 1949 |
| 80 years old | Born from April 2, 1943 to April 1, 1944 |
| 85 years old | Born from April 2, 1938 to April 1, 1939 |
| 90 years old | Born from April 2, 1933 to April 1, 1934 |
| 95 years old | Born from April 2, 1928 to April 1, 1929 |
| 100 years old | Born from April 2, 1923 to April 1, 1924 |
(2)People of 60 to 64 years old and with a Grade 1 disability concerning the function of heart, kidney
or respiratory organs or immune function by the human immunodeficiency virus.
Fee (self burden)
3,000 yen
* Free for 75 yrs. or older and the people on welfare
Others
- If you are (2) apply to Kenko-zukuri-ka (Public Health Section). (Those who applied in the last year are application-free)
- People who want to take inoculation at home doctors in Saitama prefecture, not listed on the notice letter, need to ask to Hoken Center in advance.
- Immunizations outside Saitama Prefecture are not covered by public expenses.
Rubella Antibody Test for Men
Free Coupons for Rubella Antibody Test and Regular Preventive Inoculation were sent.
Anti-rubella antibody tests will be conducted for the generation who did not have an opportunity to have regular preventive inoculation of rubella. If the test result shows that the man's antibody titer is low, he is eligible to have preventive inoculation at free of charge. Valid period of free coupon is extended by March 31, 2024. If you want to re-issue, contact us.
Inquiry
Hoken Center (Health Care Center)
Tel.(048) 922-0200
FAX(048) 922-1516