Updated：January 18, 2023
Child Health
Health Checkups for Infants and Toddlers
To promote the healthy growth of infants, checkups are provided for infants and toddlers from three to four, six to seven and nine to 10 months old, as well as at 18 months and three years of age. The three-/four-month and three-year checkups are conducted at public health centers, while the checkups at six/seven, nine/10 and 18 months are conducted at hospitals and other medical facilities designated by the city.
In addition, public health centers offer dental checkups for children at 18 months and three years of age, as well as childcare consultations when necessary. Health consultations for infants and toddlers are available at public health centers.
Inquiries:
Prevention Subsection, Health Promotion Section (Chuo City Public Health Center)
Tel: 03-3541-5930
Health Subsection, Nihonbashi Health Center
Tel: 03-3661-5071
Health Subsection, Tsukishima Health Center
Tel: 03-5560-0765
For Premature Babies
If your newborn is in a significantly weakened condition with a birth weight of 2,000 grams or less, or your doctor deems it necessary that your baby stays in the hospital, you may be exempt from partial or full medical costs as long as your baby is hospitalized in a clinic or hospital designated by the Japanese government. Eligibility and applicable percentage of the exemption depend on the income level of the parents/guardians.
Inquiries:
Prevention Subsection, Health Promotion Section (Chuo City Public Health Center)
Tel: 03-3541-5930
Health Subsection, Nihonbashi Health Center
Tel: 03-3661-5071
Health Subsection, Tsukishima Health Center
Tel: 03-5560-0765
Subsidy for Medical Expense for Chronic Pediatric Diseases
Chuo City offers financial support to cover medical expenses for the families of children who suffer from chronic diseases such as heart disease, connective tissue disease and chronic kidney disease. Please inquire for details.
Inquiries:
Prevention Subsection, Health Promotion Section (Chuo City Public Health Center)
Tel: 03-3541-5930
Health Subsection, Nihonbashi Health Center
Tel: 03-3661-5071
Health Subsection, Tsukishima Health Center
Tel: 03-5560-0765
Family Support Section, Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tel: 03-5320-4375
Subsidy for Children’s Medical Expenses
Children can receive medical treatments covered by insurance programs practically free of charge until the first March 31 following their 15th birthday. The portion of the medical fees that the patient needs to pay is borne by Chuo City.
Inquiries:
Child-Rearing Support Subsection, Child-Rearing Support Section (Chuo City Office)
Tel: 03-3546-5350
Vaccinations
There are two types of vaccinations in Japan: periodic vaccinations (recommended by the government) and optional vaccinations.
The health center will notify you when vaccinations are available (does not include the Human papillomavirus [HPV; cervical cancer] vaccine or the antibody test and vaccine for rubella [voluntary vaccination]).
Type, eligible age, and the number of doses of periodic immunization recommended by the government
DPT-IPV (four-type combination)
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio
Eligible age
Phase 1: Between 3 months and 89 months old (7 years and 6 months
old)
Initial doses: At least 20 days in between shots (The standard is to receive it between 3 months and 11 months of age.)
3 doses
Booster shot: At least 6 months after completing initial doses (The standard timing is to receive the booster from 12 months but less than 18 months after receiving the initial doses.)
1 dose
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 3 months old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches
3 months old
DT (two type combination)
diphtheria and tetanus
Eligible age
Phase 2: Between 11 and 12 years old before reaching one's birthdate of 13 (The standard is to receive it at 11 years of age.)
1 dose
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she
reaches 11 years old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches
11 years old
Measles and rubella (MR)
Eligible age
Phase 1: Between 12 and 23 months old
1 dose
Phase 2: Between 5 and 6 years old before entering elementary school
1 dose
Notification period
Phase 1: The month he/she reaches 11 months old
Phase 2: Around the end of March two years before entering elementary school
Japanese encephalitis
Eligible age（Phase 1:）
Between 6 months and 89 months old (7 years and 5 months old)
Initial doses: At least 6 days in between shots (The standard is to receive it at 3 years of age.)
2 doses
Booster shot: At least 6 months after completing initial doses (The standard timing is receive the booster at 4 years of age.)
1 dose
Notification period（Phase 1:）
Initial doses: For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 3 years old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 3 years old
Booster shot: For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 4 years old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 4 years old
Eligible age（Phase 2:）
From 9 years old to before the child turns 13 years old (The standard is to receive it at 9 years of age.)
1 dose
Notification period（Phase 2:）
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 9 years old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 9 years old
BCG (tuberculosis)
Eligible age
Under 1 year old (standard schedule: Between 5 and 7 months old)
1 dose
Notification period
The month he/she reaches 5 months old
Hib
Eligible age
Between 2 months and 4 years of age (the number of inoculations varies depending on the starting age)
Initial doses: At least 27 days in between shots (The standard initial age is between 2 months and 6 months of age.)
3 doses (standard)
Booster shot: At least 7 months after completing initial doses (The standard timing is to receive the booster from 7 months but less than 13 months after receiving the initial doses.)
1 dose (standard)
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 2 months old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 2 months old
Streptococcus pneumonia vaccine for children
Between 2 months and 4 years of age (the number of inoculations varies
depending on the starting age)
Initial doses: At least 27 days in between shots (The standard initial age is between 2 months and 6 months of age.)
3 doses (standard)
Booster shot: 12 months old or older, and at least 60 days after the initial doses (The standard is to receive it between 12 and 14 months old).
1 dose (standard)
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 2 months old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 2 months old
Hepatitis B
Eligible age
Under 1 year old (standard schedule: Between 2 and 9 months old)
3 doses
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 2 months old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 2 months old
Rotavirus infection
Eligible age
1) Oral attenuated human rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix) From 6 weeks and 0 days to 24 weeks and 0 days after birth.
2 doses
1) Oral attenuated human rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix) From 6 weeks and 0 days to 24 weeks and 0 days after birth.
2 doses
Notification period
For children born between the 1st and 14th, the month before he/she reaches 2 months old
For children born between the 15th and 31st, the month he/she reaches 2 months old
Human papillomavirus infection (cervical cancer)1
Eligible age
Girls between the sixth grade of elementary school and the first grade of high school (Typical schedule: 3 doses during the first grade of junior high school)
* The timing of the second vaccination varies depending on the vaccine taken.
3 doses
Notification period
There is currently no individual notification for the human papillomavirus infection (cervical cancer).
Chicken pox
Eligible age
Between 12 months and 2 years old (The standard initial age is between 12 months and 14 months of age.)
2 doses
Notification period
The month he/she reaches 11 months old
Type, eligible age, and the number of doses of optional immunizations for which Chuo City offers subsidies
Mumps
Eligible age
First dose: Children from 1 year old to those in the fiscal year before entering elementary school
Second dose: Children in the fiscal year before entering elementary school
(An interval of at least 27 days between the first and second dose)
Number of subsidized doses
2 doses
Subsidy amount
¥4,000
Please subtract ¥4,000 from the total vaccination cost. The cost varies according to each medical institution, so please inquire at the institution you wish to use.
Notification period
First dose: The month he/she reaches 11 months old
Second dose: Around the end of March, two school years before your child starts elementary school.
Antibody test for rubella
Eligible age
Residents 19 years old or older who have not been exposed to rubella, have not been vaccinated, or have not been tested (history of exposure, vaccination, or testing unknown) and fall into either one of the following categories:
1) Women who wish to become pregnant, and their co-residents
2) A person living with a pregnant woman
Subsidy amount
Fully subsidized
Rubella vaccination
Eligible age
1) Residents whose antibody titer was found to be insufficient in the above antibody test
2) Residents whose antibody titer against rubella was not sufficient at the time of their pregnancy checkup (but who are not pregnant at the time of vaccination)
Subsidy amount
Fully subsidized
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