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Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

September
2022

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

August 17 ~ present

4th Dose Vaccinations Being Administered■ The following people are currently eligible for their 4th dose:

Vaccinations
are free ofcharge① Those aged 60 years and older② Those aged 18 years and older who have underlying medical conditions
or whom a doctor has recognized as having a high risk of serious illness③ Those aged 18 years and older who work at medical facilities, elder care facilities,
or welfare facilities for the disabled■ The Effectiveness and Safety of the COVID-19 Vaccines
According to overseas research, people aged 60 years and older who received their 4th dose four or moremonths after their 3rd, were able to maintain protection against serious illness even 6 weeks after theirvaccination during the spread of the omicron variant.
Also, it was reported that serious side effects from the vaccine were not seen up to 21 days after theadministration of the 4th dose.

■ 4th Dose Vaccination Schedule based on Time Frame of 3rd DoseTime Frame of 3rdDose

When the 4th dosecan be administeredDispatch date of vaccination tickets (for those60+) or Vaccination reservation postcards (forthose 18-59)

April 2022

September 2022

August 23rd, 2022 (Scheduled)

From May 2022 on

From October 2022 on*To be announced once national policy is decided.

《COVID-19 Vaccinations from October》● Currently, the COVID-19 vaccine administration period has been decided by the country until September
30th, so please be sure to get vaccinated by September 30th.
● The vaccine administration period is expected to be extended, but it has not yet been specified.
● Additionally, it is expected that a vaccine for the omicron variant will begin starting in mid-October, but
details such as who will be eligible and vaccination intervals have not yet been announced.
● As soon as national policy has been decided, we will share this information on the city newsletter andhomepage.

■ Changes to Vaccines Used at Some Medical Facilities
The following medical facilities have until now administered the Pfizer vaccine, but will now be administering
the Moderna vaccine.
・Oikawa Naika Ichouka Clinic （Narugami） ・Kageyama Clinic （Nishizawa）
・Kasahara Jibi-inkoka Clinic （Godai-cho） ・Okutama Health Clinic （Senmaya-cho, Okutama）
・Higashiyama Hospital （Higashiyama-cho, Matsukawa）

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1st through 3rd Dose Vaccinations from September

Third dose for those 12 years and up

Vaccination
VenuesAbe Naika Clinic （Takeyama）

Please check through the

Kato Kodomo Clinic（Yamanome）

Ichinoseki Call Center or on the‘Corona Vaccine Navi’ website. Corona Vaccine
Navi

How to make areservation

Vaccination for children (5-11 years old)

Seishindo Clinic（Hanaizumi）
Tanifuji Naika Clinic（Senmaya）

Method decided by each medical facility(Internet/Call center/through the facility

Internet or call center

directly)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 and those 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 Chinese

Ichinoseki Official Linefor more information

Health Promotion Division0191-21-2160 Hanaizumi Health and Welfare Division
Murone Health and Welfare Division0191-64-3805 Daito Health and Welfare Division
Higashiyama Health and Welfare Division 0191-47-4530 Senmaya Health and Welfare Division
Kawasaki Health and Welfare Division0191-43-4022 Fujisawa Health and Welfare Division0191-82-2216
0191-72-4087
0191-53-3952
0191-63-5304

Seek Consultations and Exams at Medical Facilities on Weekdays when Possible～We thank you for your cooperation!～
Currently, at several medical institutions there are incidents of medical workers isolating at home due toinfection or becoming a close contact. Staff shortages due to the increase of infections among medicalworkers are increasing the day-to-day burden of treatment for COVID-19 alongside general medical care.
In order to reduce the burden on our medical facilities and ensure medical emergencies receive
appropriate care, we request that all residents of the city, when feeling unwell, receive consultations andexams on weekdays during the day if possible. Also, we once again request that everyone continues toconsistently follow basic infection prevention methods.

＜Inquiries to Medical Facilities for COVID-19 Treatment & Tests＞〇 Inquiries and Examinations at Medical Facilities
・Please check at nearby medical facilities beforehand if COVID-19 treatment andtesting is available.
・When possible, please receive consultations and exams during the day on weekdays.

〇 Inquiries to the Medical Consultation Center

List of medical
facilities offering COVID-・For cases when medical facilities cannot be reached (such as at night or on holidays), 19 treatment and exams
please call the Medical Consultation Center.
・In order to be seen for an exam promptly, please call during the day on weekdays when possible.

Phone: 019-651-3175 Fax: 019-626-0837

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3Other Information
My Number Card Application and Issuing
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Notice of payment in September① 3rd term of National Health Insurance tax (generalcollection)② 3rd term of medical insurance premiums for theelderly (general collection)③ 2nd term of Long-term Care Insurance fees (generalcollection)
Payment deadline: Wednesday, September 30th
【Inquiry】 Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division0191-21-8261
Or Ichinoseki City Tax Savings Association● September Opening Hours: Sept. 11th, 25th (Sunday),
9:00am～11:30am● Locations: Ichinoseki City Hall and each branch office’s
Civic Division* Cards can only be received at the head office or branch
office for your residential area.
* Applications can be done at any office.
● Appointments/Inquiries: To make an appointment, callyour office directly by the Wed. prior to your preferreddate (by the preceding Tues. if Wed. is a holiday).
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310

About the 41st Ichinoseki International Half Marathon
The 41st Ichinoseki International Half Marathon will be heldwith the area around the Ichinoseki City Gymnasium Udome
as the start and end points. Because of that, please be awareof traffic restrictions in the area.
■ Date: September 25th, 2022 (Sunday)■ Time: 10:00am start■ Place: 【START】 AEON Super Center North Exit
【GOAL】 Ichinoseki Gym Ichinoseki City Gymnasium
Ishinose Bridge■ Traffic Restriction Times: 9:30am～12:40pm【Requests for Cooperation】◇ Except for participants, no one (including family andfriends) will be allowed to enter the marathon site.
◇ Please refrain from cheering along the route of the course.
◇ Please obey directions from police and staff members atthe site.
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki International Half Marathon Office 0191-31-3111/
HQ on the day of the marathon: 0191-31-2155

Please look here for more details.
（Ichinoseki Half Marathon）

September Notification
Adult Medical Examination Schedule◇Cardiovascular examination, lung cancer screening, hepatitis virus screening (reception hours: 9:30am～11：00am/1:30pm～2:30pm)◇Colorectal cancer screening（reception hours: 9:30am～11：30am）◇Breast cancer screening（reception hours: 9:30am～10：30am/1:30pm～2:30pm）
In addition to these, tuberculosis tests
are also available.
Please check the schedule here.
【Inquiries】Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160
or the Health and Welfare Division at any branch
officePlease cooperate with COVID prevention methods① Postpone consultation if you or a member ofyour family is in poor physical condition.
② Wait outside the venue when examination
admissions are limited.
③ Wear a mask.

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

Iwate International Association

Ichinoseki 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: 9:00am～6:00pm（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

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.
Please bring your health insurance card and your medication
record handbook (okusuri techou) when seeing a doctor.

Ichinoseki City

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

After-Hours Children’s
Emergency Hotline
A telephone helpline to consult with anurse about responses and emergency
measures for children’s illnesses.
● Hours: 7:00pm-11:00pm● Open year-round● Phone number: 019-605-9000

Or dial #8000