About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The vaccine is effective at preventing COVID-19. Onomichi city is preparing for the vaccination.

Eligibility

Those who have a resident record in Onomichi city are eligible to receive the vaccine.

※Please receive the vaccine in the city where you have a resident record. However, those with extenuating circumstances, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in a municipality other than their own as exceptional cases. You may be required to apply in advance.

Vaccination Schedule

Vaccination for those 65 years and older will begin in mid-May. The vaccination vouchers will be sent to eligible people in late April. Additional information will be posted when it is decided.

Vaccination Priority

1. Healthcare workers
2. Those 65 years and older
3. Those with pre-existing conditions, workers in elderly care facilities, and those 60-64 years old
4. All others not listed above

Vaccination Venue

Vaccinations will be conducted in two ways: group vaccinations (held at venues which Onomichi city will prepare) and private vaccinations (held at medical institutions).

Vaccination Cost

The COVID-19 vaccine is free.

Note: there have been cases of scammers pretending to be municipal or health center workers and asking for money for vaccinations. We will never ask you for money for the COVID-19 vaccine or to make an appointment. If you receive any suspicious phone calls, hang up immediately and report it to the police.

How to make an appointment

Make an appointment online or by phone after you receive a vaccination voucher.

Relief System for Injury to Health with Vaccination

Vaccinations can cause health problems (illness or disability). Although this is extremely rare, the risk cannot be eliminated, and a relief system has been established for this reason.
In the case of health damage as a result of the vaccine from the COVID-19 vaccine, relief (medical expenses, disability pension benefits, etc.) is also available under the Immunization Act. Please consult with the municipality where your residence is located regarding the procedures required for application.

Translations of Prevaccination Screening Questionnaire・Instructions

You can check the translations of prevaccination screening questionnaire and instructions on the website below.

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/vaccine_tagengo.html＜外部リンク＞

Where to contact

Onomichi City COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
Tel.: 0570-001-297 (Weekday, 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.)

Hiroshima Prefecture COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
Tel.: 082-513-2847 (24 hours)
Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Portuguese

Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Tel.: 0120-761-770
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish (Every day, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.)
Thai (Every day, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)
Vietnamese (Every day, 10 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)

※For more information, please see the website below.

Novel Coronavirus Vaccines (Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet)＜外部リンク＞

Multi-Language Information (Hiroshima Prefecture)＜外部リンク＞

Live in Hiroshima＜外部リンク＞