Vaccination Information

Vaccination Information

Vaccination Appointment

Vaccination Hours Vaccination Hours

  • ・Vaccinations are available Monday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
  • ・Dedicated vaccination and infant health checkup hours are from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and alternate Saturdays.
  • ・Vaccinations are also available during regular consultation hours. If you prefer this option, please contact us by email.
  • ・We also provide vaccinations for those traveling abroad for business, study, or tourism.
  • ・Some vaccines may be in limited supply or require special ordering. In such cases, it may take time to arrange an appointment. We appreciate your understanding.

Eligible Recipients Eligible Recipients

  • ・Infants and young children
  • ・Children under 18
  • ・Individuals requiring vaccination for school or workplace
  • ・Adults aged 65 and over eligible for routine vaccination
  • ・Individuals planning to travel abroad (for study, assignment, or short trips)
  • ・Returnees from abroad and children from overseas
  • ・Others requiring specific vaccinations
  • ・Information about vaccine costs

For detailed information on each vaccine, please refer to Know VPD and the Children and Adults Vaccine Site.

KNOW-VPD! Children and Adults Vaccine Site

Eligible Recipients Necessary Vaccinations by Age

  • ◇ Infants to Preschool Age
  • ・Rotavirus vaccine (We offer Rotarix only)
  • ・Hepatitis B vaccine
  • ・Pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20 or PCV15)
  • ・Pentavalent vaccine (includes DPT-IPV-Hib)
  • ・BCG (Tuberculosis)
  • ・MR (Measles and Rubella combined vaccine)
  • ・Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • ・Mumps vaccine (not part of routine vaccination)
  • ・Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
  • ◇ Elementary to High School Age
  • ・Japanese Encephalitis vaccine
  • ・DT vaccine (Diphtheria-Tetanus)
  • ・HPV (Cervical cancer) vaccine (Routine for girls only)

Infant Vaccination Schedule Infant Vaccination Schedule

Under 1 Year

Rotarix※11st dose
Pentavalent1st dose
Pneumococcal1st dose
Hepatitis B※21st dose

※1 Rotarix only is available.
※2 If your child received the 1st dose at birth to prevent vertical transmission, please continue the remaining doses at the same hospital.

After 4 weeks
Rotarix2st dose
Pentavalent2st dose
Pneumococcal2st dose
Hepatitis B2st dose
After another 4 weeks
Pentavalent3rd
Pneumococcal3rd
140 days after
1st dose
Around 5
months old
BCG
Hepatitis B3rd

Age 1

Pentavalent booster4th
Pneumococcal booster4th
MR vaccine1st dose
Varicella vaccine1st dose
Mumps vaccine※1st dose

※Not routine, but recommended

Age 2

Varicella vaccine2st dose

Age 3

Japanese Encephalitis vaccine ※

※ 1st and 2nd dose, ~4-week interval
※ 3rd dose one year later
※ For children under 3 who often go outside and are prone to mosquito bites, early vaccination is recommended.

Pre-school Age

MR vaccine2st dose
Mumps vaccine2st dose

For Children Receiving Their First Vaccination

  • ・Vaccination is possible from the day before turning 2 months old. Rotavirus vaccination can begin at 6 weeks, but we recommend starting all vaccinations together at 2 months.
  • ・We will help you create a personalized vaccination and health check schedule.

Before Visiting

  • ・Do not feed your baby within 1 hour before rotavirus vaccination.
  • ・Bring your Maternal and Child Health Handbook.
  • ・If your child is unwell or has a sibling with an infectious disease, please inform us in advance.

After Vaccination

  • ・Bathing on the day of vaccination is allowed.
  • ・A fever over 38°C may appear the next day. If your child drinks milk as usual, it's okay to observe them for a day.
  • ・If your child becomes lethargic or refuses milk, please consult us.
  • ・If there is significant redness or swelling at the injection site, consult us. If it improves quickly, please let us know at the next visit.

Vaccinations for School-Aged Children Vaccinations for School-Aged Children(Up to High School)

  • ・Vaccinations are available outside the dedicated hours as well. Please email us for an appointment.
  • ・Please bring the Maternal and Child Health Handbook.
  • ・If a parent/guardian cannot accompany the child, refer to this page: Tsukuba City HP
  • ・Children returning from overseas should first receive a Japanese Maternal and Child Handbook at the city hall. We will advise on necessary vaccines upon visit.
Age 9–12
Japanese Encephalitis(4th dose)
Age 11–12
DT vaccine
Girls from 6th grade to
1st year of high school
HPV vaccine
(catch-up program available)

Vaccinations Required for Schools Vaccinations Required for Schools(e.g., Medical/Welfare) or Workplaces

  • ・If antibody testing is required first, start from there.
  • ・Vaccine requirements vary by school or institution. Please check their requirements before booking.
  • ・If you bring relevant documents, we can assist in confirming your needs.
  • ・Some vaccines need to be ordered in advance. Contact us early by email.
  • ・If you need a vaccination certificate, please bring the official form if available.
  • ・If we issue one, let us know during your visit.
Common Required Vaccines for School/Work Admission
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Measles-Rubella(MR)
  • Mumps

Routine Vaccinations for Those Aged 65+ Routine Vaccinations for Those Aged 65+

  • ・Must be a resident of Tsukuba City. See the Tsukuba City website for details.
  • ・COVID-19 vaccines are only available to our regular patients.
  • ・For reservations, contact us via email, phone, or visit the clinic directly. Our phone system uses an automated response—please follow the voice guidance without hanging up.
Routine Vaccines for Seniors
  • Influenza
  • COVID-19
  • Pneumococcal
  • Shingles

For Those Planning to Travel Abroad For Those Planning to Travel Abroad

For Study Abroad (short/long-term) or Overseas Transfer

  • ・Follow your advisor’s instructions for short-term study abroad vaccines.
  • ・For long-term stays or school transfers abroad, requirements vary by country and age. Confirm with the school.
  • ・Request information under "catch-up vaccination".
  • ・We can issue English vaccination records. Please allow up to 2 weeks.
  • ・Tdap (used overseas) differs from Japan’s DPT and is not available at our clinic. Please consult Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital or a travel clinic.

For Business Travel or Tourism

  • ・Required vaccines vary by destination. Refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare or travel clinic websites.
  • ・Some vaccines take time to order. Please book early.
  • ・For short trips, 1–2 doses may be sufficient for temporary protection. Email us for advice.
  • ・The cost of each vaccine is here.
Vaccines Available at Our Clinic
  • Tetanus
  • Hepatitis A※
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies
  • Hepatitis B
  • TMC (Pre-travel vaccine)

For Returnees and Children from Overseas For Returnees and Children from Overseas

  • ・First, obtain a Japanese Maternal and Child Health Handbook from the city hall.
  • ・Vaccines needed will depend on the child's age. We will guide you at your first visit.
  • ・For infants, please visit during the dedicated hours (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, alt. Sat, 3:00–5:00 PM).

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For any other questions about vaccinations, please contact us by email.

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