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(2021.10.22)
2021.10.20
About COVID-19 Vaccines
Eligibility & Order of Priority for Vaccinations
Everybody aged 12 years old or over who wants to receive a COVID-19 Vaccination is eligible to receive it. (12 and over are eligible for Pfizer and Takeda/Moderna vaccines. The AstraZeneca vaccines are primarily for those aged 40 and over.)
1st Medical workers etc.
2nd Elderly persons (Those born on or before April 1st 1957)
3rd Those with underlying conditions, and those who work in elderly care facilities etc.
4th All other people
Time & Place (Venue) for Vaccinations
The carrying out of vaccinations is expected to last until February 2022.
In principle, you will be vaccinated at a vaccination venue or medical institution within the municipality in which you are registered as a resident.
Please refer to the information provided by your local municipality for further information (press office etc.).
Procedures to Receive the Vaccination
You will receive a "Vaccination Ticket" and a "Vaccination Notification" from your local municipality before the period of your vaccination. Please check at which medical institution or vaccination venue you can receive the vaccination through the information provided by your local municipality and make an appointment by telephone or through the internet.
Vaccination Cost
The vaccination will be provided free-of-charge.
Consenting to Receive the Vaccination
The currently approved Pfizer vaccine is reported to offer 95% protection against the development of COVID-19 symptoms after two shots have been administered (the second shot is given three weeks after the first shot). The Takeda/Moderna vaccine is reported to offer 94% protection against the development of symptoms after two shots (the second shot is given four weeks after the first).
The Effectiveness of the Vaccine
The currently approved Pfizer vaccine is reported to offer 95% protection against the development of COVID-19 symptoms after two shots (the second shot is administered three weeks after the first shot has been administered) have been administered. (※The influenza vaccine is approximately 40-60% effective.)
Vaccination Safety
There is a chance of side-effects such as soreness around the injection site and fever occurring after the vaccine has been administered, but people typically recover after a few days. The frequency of going into anaphylactic shock (※), which is a more serious side effect, is estimated to be approximately 5 people in every 1,000,000 for the Pfizer vaccine. In order to ensure swift treatment if this occurs, medical supplies are being prepared at the vaccination venues.
※This refers to a full-body allergic reaction to components of the vaccine which can possibly occur a short time after it is administered.
If Health Issues Occur due to Vaccination
If health issues occur due to the vaccination and treatment at a medical institution is required or you are left with disabilities, you will be able to receive support (cost of medical expenses and/or the granting of a disability pension) in accordance with the Vaccination Law.
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