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How to get the omicron vaccine

Fukuoka City is delivering a COVID-19 vaccination program to ensure that every resident who wishes to get a COVID-19 vaccine can do so with peace of mind.
*We will announce information on our vaccination program for after April 2023 as soon as the national government releases details.

For booking online and other internet procedures, click here.
For multilingual manuals on each procedure, click here.
Click here to go to the top page of the vaccination information section on the Fukuoka City website. Information on the Fukuoka City COVID-19 Vaccination Program

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・The Fukuoka City 1^st floor lobby is open for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can get vaccinated either with or without booking an appointment. You must bring your vaccination ticket.

Omicron vaccine menu
・Who can get vaccinated and which vaccines are used
・When to get the vaccine and vaccination ticket
・Where to get the vaccine
・How to book your vaccination appointment

How to get the omicron vaccine)

Who can get the omicron vaccine?)

Everyone who is aged 12 or over and has completed their 1^st and 2^nd doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can get the omicron vaccine.

*You can get one dose of the omicron vaccine after 3 months or more have passed since your last COVID-19 vaccination.

Cost of vaccination)

Free of charge

Type of vaccine)

The omicron vaccine is a bivalent vaccine that is effective against both the omicron strain and earlier strains. The omicron vaccine is effective against the BA.1 and BA.4-5 strains. 
The Fukuoka City Hall venue uses the Moderna vaccine on Thursdays and the Pfizer vaccine on Fridays and Saturdays. At regional clinics, the Pfizer vaccine is used.

*Information on the omicron vaccine (BA.1 and BA.4-5). (Japanese only)
　Pfizer
　Moderna
*Information on the omicron vaccine for parents and guardians of children aged 12 to 15 (Japanese only)
　Pfizer
　Moderna
*Information leaflet by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: More options for the omicron vaccination. （1,037kbyte） (Japanese only)

When to get the vaccine and vaccination ticket)

The vaccination ticket for the omicron vaccine will be numbered based on the number of previous vaccinations plus one.
Example) If you have already received 3 vaccines against COVID-19,
→The omicron vaccine will be your 4^th vaccine.

Vaccination tickets)

Your vaccination ticket will be dispatched three months after the day you completed your previous vaccine.
If you have a vaccination ticket already, use that ticket.

●You must apply for a new vaccination ticket if you have lost your ticket.
Click here to apply for a new vaccination ticket.

⚠ The omicron vaccine is given to you only once. For example, if your 3^rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is an omicron vaccine, there will be no further dose for you, and you will not be sent a vaccination ticket for a 4^th dose.
⚠ All Fukuoka residents aged 12 or over who received their 3^rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccination more than three months ago have been sent their vaccination ticket for the 4^th dose. This means that it is no longer necessary to register as a person with pre-existing medical conditions, a medical or care worker, or a priority subject of the COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccination sites)

You can get your omicron vaccine at a regional hospital or clinic, or one of the mass vaccination centers.
Book a vaccination appointment and go to one of the sites to get vaccinated. You must take your vaccination ticket and proof of identity with you.
You can get vaccinated without a prior appointment at the mass vaccination site. If you wish to do so, please read the cautionary notes carefully.

Regional hospitals and clinics)

Approximately 800 regional hospitals and clinics in Fukuoka City are providing the omicron vaccines. (Japanese only)
・All areas
・Higashi Ward
・Hakata Ward
・Chuo Ward
・Minami Ward
・Jonan Ward
・Sawara Ward
・Nishi Ward

The Pfizer vaccine is used. Either the BA.1 or BA.4-5 vaccine will be used depending on the clinic.

Mass vaccination centers))

The Fukuoka City 1^st floor lobby (1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku) is open for COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can get vaccinated either with or without booking an appointment.
⚠ Children aged 5-11 can be vaccinated on Sundays.

Either the Pfizer or Moderna BA.4-5 omicron vaccine will be used.
You must bring your vaccination ticket and proof of identity.
Please read the cautionary notes carefully if you are considering getting vaccinated without booking an appointment.

Fukuoka City Hall 1st Floor Lobby (1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku)

Opening days	Opening times	Type of vaccine
Thursdays	11:00-18:00 ・Reception closes at 17:00. ・Reception for vaccination without an appointment closes at 16:00.	Moderna BA.4-5 vaccine
Fridays	11:00-21:00 ・Reception closes at 20:00. ・Reception for vaccination without an appointment closes at 19:00.	Pfizer BA.4-5 vaccine
Saturdays	11:00-18:00 ・Reception closes at 17:00. ・Reception for vaccination without an appointment closes at 16:00.	Pfizer BA.4-5 vaccine

⚠ Children aged between 12 and 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when getting vaccinated. (Children aged 16 and over do not need to be accompanied by an adult.)
⚠ If a parent or guardian cannot accompany their child to their vaccination appointment, other family members can do so instead, but they must bring a letter of authorization from the child’s parent or guardian.

Letter of Authorization to be completed when an adult other than a parent or guardian accompanies a child aged between 12 and 15 for COVID-19 vaccination. （311kbyte） ⚠ Japanese only

⚠ The 1^st floor lobby of the Fukuoka City Hall has a pediatrician on site on Saturdays.

⚠ Parking at the Fukuoka City Hall:
　・There is no free parking area, so please use public transport.

Cautionary notes for vaccination without booking an appointment))

If you are a registered Fukuoka City resident, you can get vaccinated without booking an appointment. If you wish to get vaccinated without an appointment, you must arrive to check in at the venue two hours before the closing time.
Click here for information on the closing times.
*You may be asked to wait depending on the number of appointments on the day.

You must bring your vaccination ticket and proof of identity.
⚠ You cannot get vaccinated without your vaccination ticket.

⚠ If you live outside of Fukuoka City but wish to get vaccinated in Fukuoka City for some unavoidable reasons, you must apply to receive a Certificate of Proof of Notification to Receive Vaccination Outside of Your Municipality (jūshochigai sesshu todokedezumishō). You must take this certificate to your vaccination appointment.

How to book your vaccination appointment)

Have your vaccination ticket ready and book your COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the website or by calling the call center.

Book via the website)

You can complete all booking-related procedures online. Click here.
※If you are not registered as a Fukuoka City resident, but need to get your omicron vaccine in Fukuoka City for unavoidable reasons, please be aware you cannot make your booking online. Call the call center once you have completed the procedure of Notification of Vaccination in a Different Municipality (jūshochigai sesshu todoke).

Book via the call center)

Fukuoka City COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
Tel: 092-260-8405
Open every day 8:30 to 17:30
Calls can be made in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Spanish and Portuguese.

How to get vaccinated in Fukuoka City if you are registered in a different municipality

If you are not registered as a Fukuoka City resident, but wish to get your omicron vaccine in Fukuoka City, submit a request to Fukuoka City to apply for your omicron vaccination. This procedure is required regardless of whether you completed the procedure to get your previous COVID-19 vaccination in Fukuoka City. After submitting your request, you will receive a Certificate of Proof of Notification to Receive Vaccination Outside of Your Municipality (jūshochigai sesshu todokedezumishō). You must take this certificate to your vaccination appointment.
How to apply: online or by post.

・Notification of Vaccination in a Different Municipality (jūshochigai sesshu todoke) （18kbyte）
・Notification of Vaccination in a Different Municipality（166kbyte）

Send your required documents to:
〒810-8620 (further address not needed)
Fukuoka City COVID-19 Vaccination Program Office (COVID-19 vaccination section),

*If you are not registered as a Fukuoka City resident and had your previous COVID-19 vaccines in Fukuoka City for reasons such as you living away from home to work in the city, your vaccination ticket will still be sent to you not from Fukuoka City but from your registered municipality.

Omicron strain vaccines Q&A)

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions on the omicron vaccines.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (as of October 12, 2022).

Q1: How many doses of the omicron vaccine will I be given?)

You will receive one dose.
Depending on your vaccination history, this may be administered for your third, fourth or fifth dose. Regardless, the omicron vaccine is currently only given once.

Q2: Do I need to get the BA.4-5 vaccine after the BA.1-vaccine?)

At present, if you have completed the 1^st and 2^nd doses of your vaccination, you should receive one dose of the omicron vaccine (BA.1 or BA.4-5). Subsequent vaccinations will be considered by the government based on scientific research.

Q3: Which vaccine is more effective, the BA.1 vaccine or the BA.4-5 vaccine?

Current research suggests that, when comparing the immune-stimulating properties of the vaccines, there is no significant difference between the BA.1 and BA.4-5 omicron strains when compared to the difference between conventional strains and the omicron strains that are currently prevalent.
Regardless of the type of omicron strain (BA.1 and BA.4-5), the omicron vaccine is more effective than the conventional vaccine in the current epidemic situation. The omicron vaccine contains components of the omicron strain and previous strains of the coronavirus. These components make it more effective against future mutations.

Q4: Why is the omicron vaccine not given for the 1st or 2nd dose?)

The omicron vaccine has been clinically tested and approved as an additional vaccination by the Regulatory Affairs Authority.
If new data is obtained in the future, the omicron vaccine may be approved for use in the 1^st and 2^nd doses.

Q5: I have just contracted COVID-19. When can I be vaccinated against omicron?

Vaccination is possible as long as you have recovered clinically. Please consult your doctor if you are considering vaccination.

Advice and inquiries about COVID-19 vaccines)

Fukuoka City COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center)

Tel: 092-260-8405
Lines open every day 8:30 to 17:30
Calls can be made in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Spanish and Portuguese.

COVID-19 Vaccination Ticket and Certification Call Center )

For inquiries about new vaccination tickets; confirming vaccination records; and proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (vaccination passport etc.)
Tel: 092-753-9455
Lines open every day 8:30 to 17:30 (including weekends and public holidays)
⚠ Many people are calling the wrong number when trying to get through to the call center. Check the telephone number carefully before dialing.
⚠ Japanese only. If you need to make an inquiry in a language other than Japanese, call the Fukuoka City COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center above.

Fukuoka Prefectural COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline)

Call if you have any specific medical concerns such as about possible side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tel: 0570-072972 (Navi-dial)
Lines open: 9:00–21:00 every day (including weekends and public holidays)
*If you prefer to call in a language other than Japanese, please call the number below.
Tel: 092-687-4884
Calls can also be made in English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Nepali, Burmese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Malay, Khmer, Mongolian and Sinhala.
Lines open: 9:00–21:00 every day (including weekends and public holidays)

COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare))

Call if you have any inquiries on COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Telephone: Free dial 0120-761-770
Lines open every day 9:00 to 21:00 (including weekends and public holidays)
Calls can also be made in English Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai* and Vietnamese*.
*Opening hours for Thai and Vietnamese differ.
　Thai: 9:00 to 18:00
　Vietnamese: 10:00 to 19:00

Information from the Government of Japan)

You can find information from the Government of Japan on the COVID-19 vaccine from the following links:
・Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Information on the COVID-19 vaccine
・Prime Minister’s: Information on the COVID-19 vaccine

“Beware scams!” – A warning from the Consumer Affairs Center)

Beware telephone calls claiming to be about the COVID-19 vaccination.