Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2022.01.01

We are preparing the system for 3rd doses of the Covid-19 vaccine

Regarding the Covid-19 vaccine, on December 1, we started to provide the 3rd dose of the vaccine to people who received their 2nd dose 8 months ago.

 

We will provide information regarding the vaccination ticket mailing schedule and vaccination schedule for the 3rd dose of the vaccine.

 

Contact: Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 7179-2313 or 7179-2663, Fax: 7128-7253

Public Health Center, Health Promotion Division

Phone: 7128-7252, Fax: 7164-1263

Regarding the mailing of vaccination tickets

In Kashiwa City, we are providing the 3rd dose of the vaccine to everyone 18 years of age and older when 8 months have passed since their 2nd vaccination.

The vaccination tickets will be sent in order before 8 months have passed since the 2nd vaccination.

The mailing schedule may be moved forward according to the vaccine supply and depending on the infection situation in the city.

■Vaccination ticket mailing schedule

Time of 2nd vaccination	Time of vaccination ticket mailing	Start time for 3rd vaccination
April 2021 or earlier	November 25, 2021 (Sent)	December 2021
May	December 24 (Sent) Tuesday, January 4, 2022	January 2022
June	Late January to early February, 2022	February
July	Late February to early March	March
August	Late March to early April	April
September	Late April to early May	May
October	Late May to early June	June

 

How to check the date of your 2nd vaccination

The dates of your 1st and 2nd vaccination are written on the vaccination certificate which was issued after your vaccination.

In addition, the dates of your 1st and 2nd vaccinations will be printed on your 3rd vaccination ticket.

 

If the 1st and 2nd vaccinations were administered outside of the city (large-scale vaccination centers, etc.), will vaccination tickets be delivered?

The city is processing the records for 1st and 2nd vaccinations all together, so vaccination tickets will be sent out by the city regardless of where you received your vaccinations. Therefore, people who had their 1st and 2nd vaccinations outside of the city at large-scale vaccination facilities or at their workplace will receive their vaccination ticket at the appropriate time.

Vaccination schedule and how to get a vaccination

In general, 3rd vaccinations will start to be provided to those for whom 8 months have passed since their 2nd vaccination.

If you have received your vaccination ticket, you can make an appointment even before 8 months have passed.

■Vaccination schedule

	Individual vaccinations	Group vaccinations
Type of vaccine used	Pfizer	Takeda/Moderna
Vaccination schedule	January	February
Vaccination location	Medical facilities in the city	Chuo Taikukan (Central Gymnasium) Other locations will be announced after they have been decided.

The type of vaccine used is subject to change.

What type of vaccine can I receive?

For the 3rd vaccination, the Pfizer vaccine will be used at individual vaccinations, and the Takeda/Moderna vaccine will be used at group vaccinations. The city cannot provide other types of vaccines at this time. In this country, these two types of vaccines can be used for the 3rd vaccination, regardless of the type of vaccine used for the 1st and 2nd vaccinations.

Individual vaccinations can also be scheduled through the city’s online appointment system

The method for making appointments for the 3rd vaccination is different from what was used for the 1st and 2nd vaccinations. For the 3rd vaccination, individual vaccination appointments at medical facilities can also be made using the city’s online appointment system or the call center. However, some medical facilities are scheduling individual appointments directly, as was the case for the 1st and 2nd vaccinations. For more information on the appointment method and which medical facilities are providing vaccinations, please refer to the notice provided with the vaccination tickets, or the Kashiwa City website.

Vaccine Q and A

Q: Can I still get my 1st or 2nd vaccination?

A: 1st and 2nd vaccinations are still available individually at medical facilities in the city. Please check the city website for a list of medical facilities providing vaccinations, and contact the medical facility directly to make an appointment.

▲A list of medical facilities providing vaccinations is available here.

Q：How can I get a vaccination ticket if I have recently moved to Kashiwa City?

A: Depending on your vaccination history at the time you move into Kashiwa City, the city will send you a vaccination ticket application form or a vaccination ticket. For more information, please refer to the information package that you receive when you move in to Kashiwa City.

Q：I’m hesitant to get vaccinated because I’m concerned about side effects

A: Vaccinations are very effective, but side effects also occur in some cases. If you are concerned about side effects, please contact the Chiba Prefecture Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects Consultation or consult with your regular doctor.

Q：Do I have to get a vaccination?

A: Vaccinations are voluntary, and are administered with the consent of the person being vaccinated. In addition, there are people who have medical reasons for not getting vaccinated. Please do not force people at your workplace or those around you to get vaccinated, and do not treat people who have not been vaccinated in a discriminatory manner.

Inquiries regarding Covid-19 vaccinations

Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 7179-2313 or 7179-2663, Fax: 7128-7253

Hours of operation: 8:30am to 5:15pm

 

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare – Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 0120-761770

Hours of operation: 9:00am to 9:00pm

 

Chiba Prefecture Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects Consultation

Phone: 03-6412-9326

Hours of operation: 24 hours a day

 

General vaccine information is available here

Contact: Public Information Division- Phone: 7167-1175

Fax: 7166-8289

We provide information in various ways regarding vaccinations in Kashiwa City.

Kashiwa City Official Website

We provide the latest information about Covid-19 vaccines on a special website.

▲Access the Kashiwa City website here

Koho Kashiwa

Every month on the 1st and 15th, we distribute this bulletin inside newspapers. For people who do not subscribe to a newspaper, we also distribute this bulletin free of charge.

▲Register here

Kashiwa e-mail distribution service

If you register with the “disaster information” category, you can receive emails from Kashiwa City with information about vaccines.

▲Register here

LINE information distribution service

If you register as a friend on the LINE app, you can receive information from Kashiwa City, such as the number of positive Covid-19 cases.

ID/@kashiwa_shi

Account name: Kashiwa City Hall (柏市役所)

▲Register here

 

Vaccination certificates can be issued using an app

If you have a My Number Card, you can get a vaccination certificate with a QR code after confirming your identity and submitting an application. If the displayed vaccination date is incorrect, please contact the Kashiwa City Covid-19 vaccine call center.

You can also use a photo or copy of your vaccination certificate

A photo or copy of your certificate of completed vaccination can also serve as a vaccination certificate for domestic use.

▲Access the city website here

 

Temporary Special Benefits for Child-Raising Households will change to one-time payments

Contact: Children’s Welfare Division – Phone: 7168-0586, Fax: 7162-1077

Temporary Special Benefits for Child-Raising Households will be changed to one-time cash payments of 100,000 yen.

An application will be required for some people who are eligible for the payment. A notice will be sent on Friday, January 7 to people who need to submit an application. If you are eligible for the benefit but have not received an application, please contact us.

People who are eligible for the benefit

People in households that meet the any of the following criteria, and whose income is within the restrictions.

①People who received child allowance for September, 2021.

②People who have a child born between April 2, 2003 and April 1, 2006

③People who have a child born between September 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022.

Amount of benefit

100,000 yen per eligible child.

People who need to submit an application

Eligibility

People who meet any of the following criteria

▶Households that did not receive Child Allowance or Child Dependent Allowance, with a child who meets criteria ②.

▶Civil servants who are receiving child allowance from their workplace.

Application

Between Tuesday, January 11 and Monday, February 28, fill out the required parts of the application form, and mail it to 277-8505, Kashiwa City Hall Children’s Welfare Division. You can also submit the application in person (at the City Hall Annex 3rd Floor, Children’s Welfare Division) or apply through the Kashiwa City website.

For more information, please visit the Kashiwa City website or refer to the notice.

▲Access the Kashiwa City website here