Regarding the vaccinations available at our clinic

For elderly individuals, infections carry a higher risk of becoming severe, making prevention crucial. Here is a list of vaccinations available at our clinic.
If you are unsure about where to get vaccinated, such as if you haven't been vaccinated at your regular doctor's office, please feel free to consult us. Reservations are generally madeInternal links on our hospital's websitePlease select "Other vaccines" in the reservation item and write the name of the desired vaccine in the "Remarks" column. If you have any questions,From the HP inquiry formor contact the clinic reception directly by phone.
Note) The amount payable at the counter is the amount after deducting the vaccination subsidy from the amount below.

• References, etc.
Vaccines to Consider for Adults 65 and Older | Useful Tools for Geriatric Care | The Japanese Geriatrics Society (External Link)
• Vaccine-preventable diseases for seniors | Adult VPDs (External link)
•Vaccinations for people aged 65 and over | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (External link)
•Pneumococcal Vaccine Vaccination Policy for High-Risk Individuals Aged 60-64, 2nd Edition (External Link)
• Viral vaccination in the elderly - including RS virus vaccine - Clinical and Virology 52, 2024.
Pneumococcal Vaccination New Strategy: From High-Risk Adults to the Elderly BUMC Journal 36, 2024
• Shingles vaccine to become a routine vaccination starting next fiscal year, targeting the elderly aged 65 and over, etc. | NHK | Medical/Health (External Link)

The shingles vaccine will become a routine vaccination starting in April 2025.。

Starting April 2025, individuals who turn 65 will generally be eligible for regular vaccinations, with subsidies provided by local governments. For those already over 65, a five-year transitional period will be established, offering vaccination opportunities at ages 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100. All individuals aged 100 and above will be eligible during the first year of the regular vaccination program next fiscal year.
For detailsAkita City Official Website - Shingles Vaccine (External Link)Please check.