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Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

April
2022

Ichinoseki International Association/Ichinoseki ILC Promotion Division
Translated excerpts from the public Ichinoseki newsletter, ‘I-style’.

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

Mar 16 ~ present

Vaccinations at Ichinoseki Gymnasium (Udome) will end in April
In April, the third vaccine dose at the Ichinoseki Gymnasium, as well as the first vaccine dose forchildren aged 5 to 11, will come to an end.
We will continue to vaccinate at medical institutions throughout the city beyond May.
Those who wish to receive the vaccination should do so as soon as possible, 6 months after their second dose.
Ichinoseki Gymnasium （U-dome）

Medical Institutions■Vaccine administration to end in April■■Continued administrations in May■

● If you are 18 years of age or older and havealready had the second dose and wish for a third,
please make a reservation as soon as possiblereferring to the calendar below.
● In May, we will carry out second dose
administration for children (5 to 11 years old).

● Please check the List of Vaccination Venues
enclosed with the vaccination ticket and make areservation using the reservation method
specified by each medical institution.
● You can also use the Ministry of Health,
Labor, and Welfare'Corona Vaccine Navi' website
to locate medical establishments
where reservations can be made.

Ichinoseki Gymnasium（Udome）Vaccination Calendar （April）
Day

Sundayday

MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursday

Pediatric vaccines (5-11 years old)
Non specified=the third dose (18 years old and over)slots
remaining（March 16~present）

FridaySaturday12320

720××day3456789

slots

1,440320320320320320720remaining

△×〇

〇

〇

×〇

day

1011121314slotsday

2nd dose
Pediatric
17slots

1,080

remainingremainingdayslots
remaining
Vaccination
times△
Pediatric
24
1,080
〇
Pediatric

18

1920

21

1516320720〇〇

2223320
〇
25

26

27

Monday-Friday: 6: 30pm-8: 30pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

28
320

29

Optional date
30〇
Remaining◎ The date/time and the number of slots will differ depending on each medical institution〇 More than half of the slots available△ Less than half the slots available
× No slots left

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To those who have moved in or will move out and want their 3rd dose

Persons whomoved toIchinoseki

Please bring your vaccination
ticket/vaccination certificate andvaccination record issued by themunicipality you’re moving from forissuance of the Ichinoseki
vaccination ticket. For details,
please refer to the documents
distributed by the Civic Division
during moving in procedure.

Persons moving
out from Ichinoseki

Ichinoseki vaccination tickets
cannot be used in the city, ward,
town, or village where you aremoving out to.
Please apply for the vaccination
ticket at the municipal officewhere you are moving to.

Vaccination for children (5-11 years old)
〇 There are still vacant slots at the Ichinoseki Gymnasium in April.
〇 We will start accepting reservations for May (1st dose) at the following medical institutions from 9:00 am on
Friday, April 1st.
RegionVenueDate./time

How to make areservation

Abe Naika Clinic
Ichinoseki

Saito Obstetrics andGynecology Clinic

Hanaizumi

Seishindo Clinic

DaitoKanno Naika Clinic

Senmaya

Nanohana Clinic(Senmaya)

Higashiyama

Date and time set byeach medical institution

Internetor call center

0120-033-567（toll-free number）

Abe Clinic
Third dose for 12 to 17 year olds

〇 Currently, the 3rd dose is only available to people over 18 years of age, but it is being considered forpeople aged 12 to 17 who have received their 1st and 2nd doses in Japan from April at the earliest.
〇 The city is preparing for vaccine distribution in line with instructions of the government.
〇 Once 3rd doses for 12 to 17 years olds are determined, we will send the vaccination ticket and detailed
information to those eligible.
First and second doses for newly eligible people
We will continue to administer the 1st and 2nd doses to those who are of the eligible age for vaccination andthose who have not been able to receive vaccinations due to special circumstances.

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 (toll free number)
Time：9：00am～9:00pm (everyday)
Language assistance in English and ChineseIchinoseki Official Linefor more information

Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160 or the health and welfare section at any branch一関市多言語情報

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Notifications from Ichinoseki City
Notice of payment in April① Property tax 1st term
Payment deadline: Monday, May 2.
【inquiry】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Divison
0191-21-8261
Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association

Consultation for concerns【Regular consultation】● Date and time: Thursday, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
10:00 am to 3:00 pm【Mobile consultation】 (reservation required)● Date and time: Friday, April 8 10:00 am to 3:00 pm● Venue: Hanaizumi General Welfare Center / Daito
Health Center / Senmaya Rural Labor Welfare Center /Social Welfare Council Fujisawa Branch【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki Council of Social Welfare 019123-6020 / Hanaizumi Branch 0191-82-4002 / Daito
Branch 0191-71-1177 / Senmaya Branch 0191-53-2885/ Fujisawa Branch 0191-63-5122
Cervical cancer preventive vaccine(HPV vaccine)
Routine vaccination
Pre-examination slips and vaccination tickets will be sent
to girls of the age equivalent to 1st grade of junior highschool and 1st grade of high school in early June. For
girls of the age equivalent to junior high school grade 2or 3 who wish to be vaccinated, contact the Child Care
Support Division or the Health/Welfare Division of eachbranch and a pre-examination slip and vaccination ticket
will be issued. If you wish to be vaccinated, please
understand the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine
before making your decision.
For details on effectiveness and safety,
please check the website of the Ministry ofHealth, Labor and Welfare.
● Target demographic: Girls of the age equivalent to thefirst grade of junior high school to the first grade of highschool (born between April 2, 2006 and April 1, 2010 in2022)【Inquiries】 Child Care Support Division 0191-21-5409
Or the health and welfare section at any branch

Subsidized vaccination costs for mumps
and rubella(1) Mumps● Target demographic: 1 to 2 year olds who areregistered as Ichinoseki residents.
* Not applicable to those who have had mumps or
who have been vaccinated before.
● Grant amount: Full grant (one time only)● Preliminary examination slip and vaccination ticket:
Issued at the time of 9 to 10 month child consultation● Please bring your maternal and child healthhandbook and a form of ID.
(2) Adult rubella
If a pregnant woman gets rubella in the early stagesof pregnancy, her child may develop congenital
rubella syndrome (causing deafness, congenital heartdisease). It’s especially recommended to be protected
for people who wish to become pregnant and theirfamily members. Those who have previously received
a grant are not eligible.
● Target: Registered residents of Ichinoseki①People born between April 2, 1990 and April 1,
2000 who have not been vaccinated with MR3 andPhase 4 ②April 2, 1973 ～ Women born between
April 1, 1979 ③ People born between April 2, 1979
and April 1, 1990
● Grant amount: MR 4,700 yen, Rubella 3,000 yen(only once)* The difference between the cost of the vaccine andthe subsidy amount will be borne by you. Full subsidy
for people in welfare households● Preliminary examination slip and vaccine ticket:
Issued by the medical institution where theexamination is conducted. Please bring a form of ID.
* For people in welfare households, it will be issued at
the Ichinoseki City Hall Welfare Division or eachbranch.
*********■ Period: Until March 31, 2023
■ Vaccine times and holidays: Please contact each
medical institution■ How to receive it: (1) Make a reservation with a
medical institution (2) Receive an explanation about
the vaccine at a medical institution and decide whether
or not you’d like to go ahead with it.
【Inquiries】 Child Care Support Division 0191-21-5409
Or the health and welfare section at any branch4一関市多言語情報

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Further resources

Iwate Prefecture
Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information

Iwate International AssociationIchinoseki City English Guide

Ichinoseki InternationalAssociation

Consultation for foreign residents about various
issues such as foreign residency qualifications(visa) and troubles in everyday life. Japanese family
and friends of foreigners are also welcome.

TEL: 019-654-8900
Hours: 9:00am～8:00pm

Find link to comprehensive English Guide that
includes important information such as what to do inan emergency, where evacuation centers are,welfare incentives, how to dispose of garbage, andhow to go about notification procedures at city hall.

TEL: 0191-34-4711
Consultation services for foreign residents available.
Staff can speak English and have tools to assist inother languages.

Hours: 9:00～18:00（Closed Thurs/holidays/Dec.29~Jan.3）

Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality,family, work, everyday living, discrimination,
domestic violence, confinement, or humantrafficking?
Consultation can be made by toll-free number,
Facebook messenger, or through an online chatsystem

Yorisoi Hotline

Specialized line forforeigners in Iwate, Miyagi,
Fukushima:
0120-279-226

AMDA Medical Information
Center〔特定非営利活動法人 AMDA 国際医療情報センター〕

Telephone Consultation for medical matters
Free consultation & interpreting service
Connection fees will apply

TEL: 03-6233-9266
Hours: 10:00am～4:00pm（Monday～Friday）

Doctors on Duty
(Nights/Holidays)

Scan the QR code below for doctors that are on duty at night(18:00-20:00) and on duty on Sundays/holidays.
To double check the available facilities, call the Ichinoseki City Hall on
0191-21-2111.
If it's a medical emergency, be sure to call 119.