Shinagawa CityHealth & medical
Shinagawa City Measles Antibody Test & Vaccination (free, from Jul 2026)
麻しん抗体検査・予防接種費用の助成
In short: Free measles antibody tests and vaccination for residents 19+ with no history of measles.Registered in Shinagawa, 19+, never used this subsidy (or a similar one elsewhere), fewer than 2 doses of measles or MR vaccine in total, and clearly no history of measles. Vaccination subsidy only if the antibody test showed low immunity (EIA under 16.0 / PA 128x or less), or urgent vaccination after exposure. Not during pregnancy.(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-16)
Validity: From 15 Jul 2026. Verified on 2026-10-16. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kenkou/yobousessyu/20260608114118.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Registered in Shinagawa, 19+, never used this subsidy (or a similar one elsewhere), fewer than 2 doses of measles or MR vaccine in total, and clearly no history of measles. Vaccination subsidy only if the antibody test showed low immunity (EIA under 16.0 / PA 128x or less), or urgent vaccination after exposure. Not during pregnancy. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 19+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Shinagawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- No prior procedure at the ward: book directly with a contracted clinic in Shinagawa (outside clinics are full self-pay). Questions: Health Prevention Division, 03-5742-9152. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
- ID (My Number card, driving licence, juminhyo etc.); your Maternal and Child Health Handbook if you have one; for vaccination, the document showing low antibody levels. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Key details
- Antibody test: free, once. Vaccination: ¥5,000 off the MR vaccine (¥3,000 if a single measles vaccine must be used), once; you pay the rest, which varies by clinic. [official source · verified on 2026-10-16]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、麻しん抗体検査・予防接種費用の助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "麻しん抗体検査・予防接種費用の助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.