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Taito CityHealth & medical

Taito City Shingles Vaccine Subsidy (50+)

帯状疱疹ワクチン任意接種費助成

In short: Part of shingles vaccine cost for residents 50+ not covered by the routine (65 etc.) programme.Registered in Taito, 50+ on the vaccination day, excluding routine-programme targets; not if already fully vaccinated.(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/kenkohukusi/kenkokikikanrieisei/kansensho/kansenshoyobo/taijyou_houshin.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Subsidy amount — see page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Taito, 50+ on the vaccination day, excluding routine-programme targets; not if already fully vaccinated. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

Age

50+. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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

  • Apply to Taito City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Find addresses in the office finder.

Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、帯状疱疹ワクチン任意接種費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 "帯状疱疹ワクチン任意接種費助成". 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.