About New Coronavirus Vaccine
<Important Announcement!>
Osaka City is accepting reservations for additional vaccinations (third time) from 12 to 17 years old. The only places where you can get vaccinated are at the Shiromi Hall and Yasuragi Tenkukan vaccination centers or you can get individual vaccinations (handled by medical institutions).
New Coronavirus Vaccine Reservation Status
| Mass vaccination venue | Vaccination has accepted | Vaccination |
| Yasuragi Tenkukan | Third time | Pfizer |
| Ogimachi Pool | Third time | Takeda/Moderna |
| OCAT | Third time | Takeda/Moderna |
| Shiromi Hall | 1st, 2nd, 3rd | Pfizer |
There are venues where you can inoculate without reservation.
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Reservation for Yasuragi Tenkukan Mass Vaccination Center Foreign languages that can be used Vaccination date: May 23 (Monday) to May 29 (Sunday) Reservation reception date: May 16 (Monday) 9: 00- Target * People aged 12 to 15 can make reservations only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. They must be accompanied by a guardian at the venue. * For the 3rd booster shot, the Pfizer or Takeda/Moderna vaccine can be used regardless of the type of vaccine in the first and second vaccination. ・Pfizer vaccine is used. ・ Click here for how to reserve |
| Reservation for Ogimachi Pool Mass Vaccination Center
・Vaccination date: May 23 (Monday) to May 29 (Sunday) Reservation reception date and time: From 9:00 on May 16 (Monday). Target ・Takeda/Moderna vaccine is used |
| Reservation for OCAT Mass Vaccination Center (OCAT building 3rd floor) ・Vaccination date: May 23 (Monday) to May 29 (Sunday) Reservation reception date and time: From 9:00 on May 16 (Monday). * Only reservations for the 3rd booster shot is accepted. Target ・Osaka City residents aged 18 and above who got their second vaccination more than 6 months ago. * For the 3rd booster shot, the Pfizer or Takeda/Modena vaccine can be used regardless of the type of vaccine in the first and second vaccination. ・Takeda/Moderna vaccine is used ・ Click here for how to reserve |
| Reservation for Shiromi Hall Mass Vaccination Center (Inside Osaka-Jo Hall)
Foreign languages that can be used Vaccination date: May 23 (Monday) to May 29 (Sunday) Reservation reception date: May 16 (Monday) 9: 00- Target 〈First Vaccination〉 〈Second Vaccination〉 * At the time of the second time, we will not accept a reservation for the 3rd booster shot. ・Osaka City residents aged 12 and above who got their second vaccination more than 6 months have passed. * People aged 12 to 15 can make reservations only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. They must be accompanied by a guardian at the venue. ・For the 3rd vaccination, the Pfizer or Takeda/Modena vaccine can be used regardless of the type of vaccine in the first and second time. ・ Click here for how to reserve. |
・Vaccination at the mass vaccination centers in each ward has ended.
Vaccination without Reservation
Vaccination without reservation is done as follows.
| Vaccination Center | Registration for those without Reservation |
Time of Registration for those without Reservation |
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Sunday-Thursday | 11：00~18：00 |
| Friday | 11：00~17：00 |
※Please check the document that you need to bring when you get your vaccination.
※Since those who have made a reservation would be prioritized, please check the reservation status of the venue where you would be getting vaccinated.
People who can Receive the Vaccination
・Pfizer Vaccine: People who are 12 years old and older on the day of vaccination (Children aged 5 to 11 will start vaccination on Thursday, March 10. Click here for more information.)
・Takeda / Moderna Vaccine: People who are 12 years old and older on the day of vaccination
・Astrazeneca Vaccine: People who are 40 years old and older on the day of vaccination. People who are 18 years old and above and fall under any of the following:
※ ① Allergic to Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and cannot receive them.
※ ② Had received Astrazeneca as their first shot, which was done overseas.
※ When getting the vaccination, it is necessary to understand the effects of the vaccination and the risk to your body when agreeing to get vaccinated.
About vaccination of children (5-11 years old)
Osaka City is now vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years.
* Vaccination is not mandatory. It is also not a rule to vaccinate young children. Before having your child vaccinated, make sure you understand both the protective effects of the vaccine and the risk of side effects. Click here for the leaflet.
【Target person】
Osaka citizens aged 5 to 11
* Parents must consent and accompany their children.
[Shipping of vaccination tickets]
| People born between April 2, 2010 and September 30, 2017 | |
| Target person | Shipping date (planned) |
| April 2, 2010-April 1, 2017 | Friday, February 25, 2022 |
| April 2, 2017-April 30, 2017 | Friday, March 25, 2022 |
| May 1, 2017-May 31, 2017 | Monday, April 25, 2022 |
| June 1, 2017-June 30, 2017 | Wednesday, May 25, 2022 |
| July 1, 2017-July 31, 2017 | Friday, June 24, 2022 |
| August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 | Monday, July 25, 2022 |
| September 1, 2017-September 30, 2017 | Thursday, August 25, 2022 |
[What arrives at home]
①Notice about vaccination
②Vaccination coupon
③Questioner(for 2 times）
④ instructions
【Vaccination interval】
Have at least about 3 weeks after your first shot before you get your second shot.
* Other vaccination intervals
・ Do not get vaccinated with another vaccine at the same time as the novel corona vaccine.
・ When getting other vaccinations before or after the corona vaccine, as a general rule, have 13 days or more in between shots.
【How to make a Reservation】
Pediatrics or medical institutions that provide medical care to children
Please make a reservation at your desired medical institution. You can receive it for free.
* For consultation regarding medical institutions, please contact the Osaka City Novel Corona Vaccine Call Center.
【What to bring on the day of vaccination】
・Vaccination coupon
・Questionnaire (Please bring the completed one.)
・Identification documents (residence card, health insurance card, passport, student ID, etc.)
・Mother and Child Health Handbook
※Bringing your medicine notebook will make the test smoother.
【Inquiry】
Novel Corona Vaccine Call Center.
How to Get the Vaccination
・You don’t need to pay for the vaccination. It is free.
・ You will receive a vaccination coupon (a coupon to get the vaccination) by mail at your home.
・ The procedures for getting a vaccination is written on the coupon.
・Make a reservation with the place you will be vaccinated by phone or internet.
・ Bring the following 3 items when getting vaccinated.
①Your vaccination coupon
②Medical questionnaire sheet
③Identification documents such as passport, residence card, etc.
* If you are currently going to a hospital for treatment of your illness (such as taking medication), please consult your doctor as to whether you can get a vaccination or not.
To Those Who Received the Vaccination Coupon
Check the contents of the envelope.
| Items to be sent to people who are 64 years old or older <What you will receive> ① Notice about the vaccination ② Vaccination Coupon ③ Pre-vaccination Screening Questionnaire ・ 1 for each vaccination ④Instruction manual (Be sure to read before vaccination) |
Items to be sent to people under the age of 64 <What you will receive> ① Notification ② Vaccination Coupon ③ Pre-vaccination Screening Questionnaire ・ 1 for each vaccination ④Instruction manual (Be sure to read before vaccination) |
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Envelope |
Envelope  |
①Notice about the vaccination ・This notice explains how you can get your COVID-19 vaccine shot. ・Please refer to the explanation on how to make your reservation. |
①Notification ・Please keep all the documents in the envelope. |
②Vaccination Coupon ・This coupon is for getting your COVID-19 vaccine. ・You will get vaccinated twice. ・After getting your first shot, please keep this coupon. ※You need this coupon for your second shot. ※You will need the ②vaccination coupon to receive the second vaccine, so please do not lose it. |
②Vaccination Coupon ・This coupon is for getting your COVID-19 vaccine. ・You will get vaccinated twice. ・After getting your first shot, please keep this coupon. ※You will need the ②vaccination coupon to receive the second vaccine, so please do not lose it. |
③Questionnaire (2 copies) ・Prior to getting your shot, this questionnaire is needed to check your current health.・The questionnaire is needed for each vaccination. ・You need to write on both questionnaires to get both vaccinations. ※You will need the questionnaire to receive the second vaccine, so please do not lose it. ※For the Pfizer’s vaccine, 3weeks after receiving the first vaccination, you can receive the second one. For the Takeda / Moderna’s vaccination, 4weeks after receiving the first vaccination, you can receive the second one. For the AstraZeneca’s vaccination, 8 weeks after receiving the first vaccine, you can receive the second one. If you receive the first vaccination at the facility in Osaka City, please make a reservation for the second vaccination at the same place. ※Here is a sample of the Japanese questionnaire. ( Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) ※Here is the English translation. ※The questionnaire from Osaka City has an additional question. Here is the translation of the additional question. |
③Questionnaire (2 copies)・Prior to getting your shot, this questionnaire is needed to check your current health. ・The questionnaire is needed for each vaccination. ・You need to write on both questionnaires to get both vaccinations. ※You will need the questionnaire to receive the second vaccine, so please do not lose it. ※You will need the questionnaire to receive the second vaccine, so please do not lose it. ※For the Pfizer’s vaccine, 3weeks after receiving the first vaccination, you can receive the second one. For the Takeda / Moderna’s vaccination, 4weeks after receiving the first vaccination, you can receive the second one. For the AstraZeneca’s vaccination, 8 weeks after receiving the first vaccine, you can receive the second one. If you receive the first vaccination at the facility in Osaka City, please make a reservation for the second vaccination at the same place. ※Here is a sample of the Japanese questionnaire. ( Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) ※Here is the English translation. ※The questionnaire from Osaka City has an additional question. Here is the translation of the additional question. |
④Explanation about the Vaccination ・This document outlines the COVID-19 vaccine being administered. ※Vital information such as people who are advised not to get shots, things to ask the doctor before receiving vaccine, as well as possible side effects (e.g. muscle pain around the injected area, fever, etc.) are all specified in this document.※The multilingual explanation can be found here. |
④Explanation about the Vaccination
・This document outlines the COVID-19 vaccine being administered. ※The explanation about the Pfizer vaccine can be found here. The explanation about the Moderna vaccine can be found here. The explanation about the Astrazenica vaccine can be found here. |
How to make a Reservation
Vaccines can be obtained at the hospitals you see all the time or at facilities in Osaka City.
| Where to get the vaccine | Reservation method |
| ① The hospital you always visit
(Individual vaccination) |
Ask if you can get the vaccine at the hospital. ・ If possible, please make a reservation at the hospital as it is. ・ If you cannot, you can get at the facility in the column below ② in Osaka City. |
| ② Facilities in Osaka City
・Yasuragi Tenkukan Mass Vaccination Center ・ Ogimachi Pool Mass Vaccination Center ・OCAT Mass Vaccination Center ・Shiromi Hall Mass Vaccination Center (Inside Osaka-Jo Hall) |
・Reservations can be made online and by phone. Please call the Osaka City New Corona Vaccine Call Center.
・ Contact information (where you ask questions that you do not understand) Please make a reservation at the call center. ① Those who have not reached the age of 16 as of the day the appointment made, but would have reached the age of 16 on the vaccination date. ・Those who want to get only 2nd vaccination, they cannot use the Osaka City Vaccine Reservation System. Please call the Osaka City New Corona Vaccine Call Center.
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How to make a Reservation Online
- You can scroll the PDF below.
What to bring on your vaccination day
| Vaccination Coupon | |||
 Note:▼Do not peel off the stickers on this form. Please bring this form to the vaccination site. ▼The right side of this form is your “Certificate of Vaccination for COVID-19.” Even after receiving your vaccination, please keep your certificate safe for future reference. |
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| ②Questionnaire | |||
※Fill it out beforehand and bring this. |
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| Personal Identification Document (One of the following） | |||
| Residence Card | Health Insurance Card | Passport | Driver’s license, etc. |
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FRESC multilingual vaccination support（Acceptance of reservations have ended.）
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan provides “FRESC Multilingual Vaccination Support” to give multilingual support for vaccination and vaccination reservations for foreigners who have not yet been vaccinated.
FRESC Help Desk
Tel: 0120-76-2029
Monday ~ Friday
9:00~17:00(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays）
For more information, please refer to the FRESC Multilingual Vaccination Support Leaflet.
Vaccination Certificate
Those who have been vaccinated with the novel corona vaccine will be issued a vaccination certificate (vaccine passport) if a vaccination certificate is required. Please apply by email or smartphone app.
* You cannot apply at the counter.
* Click here （Japanese only） for a list of countries / regions where Vaccine Passport can be used.
* In Japan, vaccination certificates and vaccination records can be used as documents to prove the fact of vaccination.
【How to apply】
1.Paper version
【Overseas and domestic use】（Only in Japanese and English）
【Domestic use】（Only in Japanese and English）
2.Electronic version
Click here for what you need and how to use it（Only in Japanese）
Inquiries
Osaka City Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center
Osaka City Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Call Center
TEL：0570-065670
TEL：06-6377-5670(If you cannot use Navi Dial, please call us through this number)
FAX：0570-056769
Reception period: 9: 00-21: 00 (open everyday)
※The call center responds to inquiries in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai (Available only from 9:00 to 18:00), Filipino(Available only from 9:00 to 17:30 on weekdays), Vietnamese (Available only from 10:00 to 19:00).
For more information, please see the Osaka City Website
You can read the overview on this page.For more details, please use the machine translation on the Japanese page of the Osaka City homepage. (How to use the machine translation on the Osaka City website)
About novel coronavirus vaccination information
FAQ
About the schedule(indefinite)
Where to get the vaccination
The priority to get the vaccination
How to book to get the vaccination
The fee for the vaccination
About the agreement for getting the vaccination
The call center
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