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Taito CityHealth & medical

Taito City Mumps Vaccine Subsidy

おたふくかぜワクチン助成

In short: ¥3,500 off each of 2 mumps shots for children aged 1 to school entry.Aged 1 to the end of March before elementary school; not if already had 2 shots or had mumps. Deadline extended 1 year for some children due to vaccine shortage (first dose done by 31 Mar 2026).(Source: www.city.taito.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Taito City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.taito.lg.jp/kosodatekyouiku/kosodate/mokutei/kenkou_iryou/yobousesshu/ninni/otahukuhiyoujosei.html

Who qualifies

  • Aged 1 to the end of March before elementary school; not if already had 2 shots or had mumps. Deadline extended 1 year for some children due to vaccine shortage (first dose done by 31 Mar 2026). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

1 to preschool. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Taito City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot 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

  • Forms are mailed; if you moved in or lost it, apply for a form. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

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Key details

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、おたふくかぜワクチン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 "おたふくかぜワクチン助成". 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.