hepatitis B vaccination

Information on hepatitis B vaccination

From October 1, 2016, hepatitis B vaccination became a regular vaccination.

Target person

 Those who fall under either of the following・ Those under 1 year old.

・ Those who have a resident registration in Chiba City.

Number of inoculations

Inoculate 3 times by 1 year of age (standard inoculation period is 2 to 9 months after birth. 2 times at intervals of 27 days or more, 1 time at intervals of 139 days or more from the first inoculation 3 times in total).

In addition, three inoculations are required by the age of one, including the number of inoculations that have already been voluntarily inoculated.

Medical institutions that can be inoculated

You can receive it at a vaccination cooperation medical institution designated by Chiba City.

Cooperating medical institutions have a link to the list in “Implementation method” of ” Information on routine immunization “.

* Reservations must be made by phone to a medical institution in advance.

Inoculation cost

free　

Belongings

  1. Maternal and Child Health Handbook
  2. Address, age, name can be confirmed (health insurance card, etc.)
  3. Vaccination number sticker (If you have already put it on the pre-examination slip, you do not need it)

* If you do not have the pre-examination slip, please use the one available at the city cooperating medical institution. It is also available at the Infectious Disease Control Division of the Health Center and the Health Division of each ward Health and Welfare Center. You can also download and use it from the link below. 

Download the medical examination slip (hepatitis B) (PDF: 250KB)　

* Vaccination must be accompanied by a guardian. A power of attorney (PDF: 105KB) is required if someone other than a guardian is to take it .

* Please see here if you would like to have the pre-examination slip mailed .

Precautions for inoculation

As a general rule, vaccinations should be given on a good day. If your child is not in good health, consult your doctor before deciding whether or not to inoculate.
In addition, you cannot be vaccinated in the following cases.

  1. If you have a clear fever (usually above 37.5 degrees)
  2. When it is clear that you have a serious acute illness
  3. If you have had anaphylaxis due to the components of the vaccination solution you should receive
  4. If you have a disease with apparently abnormal immune function or if you are receiving treatment that causes immunosuppression
  5. In addition, when the doctor determines that the condition is inappropriate  

General precautions after vaccination

  1. Observe your child at a medical institution or get in touch with your doctor for 30 minutes after vaccination. Sudden side reactions may occur during this time.
  2. Watch out for side reactions for a week after inoculation.
  3. Keep the inoculation site clean. You can take a bath, but do not rub the inoculation site.
  4. Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of inoculation.
  5. If you experience any abnormal reactions or changes in your physical condition at the site of inoculation after inoculation, see a doctor immediately. 

Inoculation medical institution

You can receive it at the vaccination cooperation medical institution designated by Chiba City.

Cooperating medical institutions have a link to the list in “Implementation method” of ” Information on routine immunization “.

* Reservations must be made by phone to a medical institution in advance.

About health damage relief system by vaccination

If a serious side reaction caused by routine vaccination causes health problems such as medical treatment or leaving a disability that interferes with your life, the Immunization Law You can get compensation based on.
There are categories of medical expenses, medical allowances, child-rearing pensions for children with disabilities, disability pensions, lump-sum death allowances, and funeral fees according to the degree of health damage, and the amount stipulated by law is paid. Except for the lump-sum death allowance and funeral fee, payment will be made until the treatment is completed or the disability is healed.
However, the causal relationship between the health hazard caused by vaccination or another factor (infectious disease that was mixed in before or after vaccination or another cause, etc.) is determined by vaccination / infectious disease. After deliberation by a national examination committee consisting of experts in various fields such as medical care and law, y

  * Vaccination must be accompanied by a guardian. A power of attorney (PDF: 105KB) is required if someone other than a guardian is to take it .

* Please see here if you would like to have the pre-examination slip mailed .

Precautions for inoculation

As a general rule, vaccinations should be given on a good day. If your child is not in good health, consult your doctor before deciding whether or not to inoculate.
In addition, you cannot be vaccinated in the following cases.

  1. If you have a clear fever (usually above 37.5 degrees)
  2. When it is clear that you have a serious acute illness
  3. If you have had anaphylaxis due to the components of the vaccination solution you should receive
  4. If you have a disease with apparently abnormal immune function or if you are receiving treatment that causes immunosuppression
  5. In addition, when the doctor determines that the condition is inappropriate

General precautions after vaccination

  1. Observe your child at a medical institution or get in touch with your doctor for 30 minutes after vaccination. Sudden side reactions may occur during this time.
  2. Watch out for side reactions for a week after inoculation.
  3. Keep the inoculation site clean. You can take a bath, but do not rub the inoculation site.
  4. Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of inoculation.
  5. If you experience any abnormal reactions or changes in your physical condition at the site of inoculation after inoculation, see a doctor immediately.

Inoculation medical institution

You can receive it at the vaccination cooperation medical institution designated by Chiba City.

Cooperating medical institutions have a link to the list in “Implementation method” of ” Information on routine immunization “.

* Reservations must be made by phone to a medical institution in advance.

About health damage relief system by vaccination

If a serious side reaction caused by routine vaccination causes health problems such as medical treatment or leaving a disability that interferes with your life, the Immunization Law You can get compensation based on.
There are categories of medical expenses, medical allowances, child-rearing pensions for children with disabilities, disability pensions, lump-sum death allowances, and funeral fees according to the degree of health damage, and the amount stipulated by law is paid. Except for the lump-sum death allowance and funeral fee, payment will be made until the treatment is completed or the disability is healed.
However, the causal relationship between the health hazard caused by vaccination or another factor (infectious disease that was mixed in before or after vaccination or another cause, etc.) is determined by vaccination / infectious disease. After deliberation by a national examination committee consisting of experts in various fields such as medical care and law, you can receive compensation if it is determined that the vaccination is due.

ou can receive compensation if it is determined that the vaccination is due.