Vaccinations
In Niseko Town, the following vaccinations will be provided.
Routine Childhood Immunizations (Individual Vaccinations)
- These are conducted every Wednesday at Niseko Clinic. Please make a reservation at least one week before the desired date for inoculation.
- If you cancel your reservation or choose not to receive the vaccination on the day, please contact us.
| Vaccine name | Standard age |
|---|---|
| Hib | 2 months to under 7 months (up to 5 years old)
The number of doses may vary based on the initial vaccination age.
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| Pneumococcal Vaccine (Pediatric) | 2 months to under 7 months (up to 5 years old)
The number of doses may vary based on the initial vaccination age.
From April 1, 2024, the 13-valent vaccine will be replaced with the 15-valent vaccine. The vaccination schedule and intervals will remain the same. |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | 2 months to under 1 year |
| Five-in-One Combination Vaccine | First dose: 2 months to under 7 months (up to 7 years 6 months old)
Additional dose: 12 to 18 months after the first dose (up to 7 years 6 months old) |
| BCG | 5-8 months (under 1 year old) |
| Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccine | First dose: 1 to 2 years old Second dose: Older children |
| Chickenpox Vaccine | First dose: 12 to 15 months (1 to 3 years old)
Additional dose: 6 to 12 months after the first dose (1 to 3 years old) |
| HPV (Cervical Cancer Prevention) | Eligible: Girls in their first year of junior high school (equivalent to 6th grade to 1st year high school age) * Please see the following page for more information. |
| Japanese Encephalitis | First dose: 3 to under 5 years old (6 months to 7 years 6 months old)
Second dose: 9 to under 13 years old |
| Rotavirus Vaccine | Rotarix (2 doses): 6 to 24 weeks (first dose administered by 14 weeks and 6 days old)
Rotatec (3 doses): 6 to 36 weeks (first dose administered by 14 weeks and 6 days old) |
Voluntary Vaccinations for Children
We provide financial assistance for voluntary vaccinations for children.
Eligible vaccinations are as follows:
Eligible vaccinations are as follows:
| Vaccine name | Mumps |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year old to preschool age |
| Cost subsidy | Full amount (no self-payment) |
| Reservation | Health Promotion Section, Health & Welfare Division |
| Vaccine name | Influenza |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | From 6 months old to 18 years old (equivalent to high school age) |
| Cost subsidy | Full amount at Niseko Clinic (no self-payment)
Other medical institutions: Reimbursement up to 3,400 yen per dose. |
| Reservation | Niseko Clinic (Reservations begin in early October every year) |
Inquiries
- Health Promotion Section, Health & Welfare Division
- TEL:0136-56-8840
- FAX:0136-44-3500