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Ichinoseki Multilingual Information

January
2022

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

Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination

Dec 17 ~ present

3rd dose (booster shot)
This information as of Dec 17 is subject to change.
Any changes such as the type of vaccine administered, who is eligible for the vaccine etc., will be madepublic via the Ichinoseki City Homepage and the city newsletter ‘I-style’.

【When can I get my 3rd dose?】
The 3rd dose can be administered 8 months after your second dose.
However, the interval can be shortened depending on the circumstance of the person receiving the injection.
When 3rd dose is given

Those eligible●People working in the medical field●People who live/work in age care facilities●People admitted to hospitalMore than 6 months after the second dose

More than 7 months after the second dose
(However, injections will be administered after February
2022.)
Details and updates can be found on Ichinoseki City HP and the Ichinoseki Public Newsletter ‘I-style’.

Persons aged 65 and over(other than the above listed)【Vaccination Tickets】● Once you are eligible for the 3rd dose, a ticket will be sent in the mail.
● Those who had their 2nd dose by May 2021 did not receive their vaccination ticket in December,contact the Health Promotion Division or the Health and Welfare Division of each branch.
【Vaccines administered】
Vaccinations arePfizer
free of charge
Takeda/Moderna* Type of vaccine administered depends on venue.
* Since both are mRNA types, rather than choosing between the two, please choose
depending on which is available to you sooner.
* The amount of Takeda/Moderna vaccine administered is half the amount of the first and second shots.
Vaccine venues*Vaccine

Ichinoseki medical facilities

PfizerTakeda/Moderna

Ichinoseki Gymnasium （U-dome）

Takeda/Moderna

For vaccines administered at medical facilities, please check the table sent with the vaccination ticket.

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Further information on 3rd dose
Why is a 3rd dose necessary?
The efficacy of the vaccine will gradually decrease overtime. The third dose is to increase efficacy and toprevent people from getting the coronavirus or severe
symptoms.
What kind of side effects are there?
The same as the 1st and 2nd doses.

Can I choose which vaccine for the third dose?
What if I receive a vaccine that is different fromthe first and second doses?
For the third dose, you can receive either the Pfizer
vaccine or the Takeda/Moderna vaccine regardless ofthe type of vaccine you had for the first or second dose.
There is no change in the efficacy and safety of thevaccine.
I’d like a to make a reservation,
what should I do?

I’ve lost the document to prove that I received
the 1st and 2nd doses of vaccine.
What should I do?
When Ichinoseki City sends the ticket for the 3rd dose,
it will send proof of vaccination of 1st and 2nd doses.
If you need the vaccination ticket before it arrives,
please consult with the Health Promotion Division or
the Health and Welfare Division of each branch.
If you are new to living in Ichinoseki after receiving thefirst or second dose, please inquire with themunicipality where you lived prior to coming toIchinoseki.

[Make a reservation before your ticket arrives]*Only for people over 65 years old⑴ Make a reservation with your primary physician⑵ Make a reservation via postcard
If you wish to have Ichinoseki City organize yourvaccination venue and date, please return the postcard
to Ichinoseki City.
[Make a reservation after the vaccination ticketarrives]⑶ Make a reservation at a medical facility/call center/internet* Please check the December issue for detailed
information.

【Persons eligible for 1st and 2nd dose】(1) Persons who will be 12 years old after December 2021 (a vaccine ticket will be sent on the last day of thebirthday month).
(2) Persons who have not been vaccinated that newly moved to Ichinoseki City after December 2021.
(3) Persons who could not be vaccinated by December 2021 due to illness or other reasons/Persons who haven’t
been able to get their second dose.

【COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates can be issued on smartphone】
From December 20, 2021, COVID-19 vaccination certificates can be issued on smartphones using My Number,and can be used both domestically and internationally.
In addition to smartphones, paper vaccine certificates can also be issued,For details, please check the Ichinoseki City homepage.
The vaccination certificate can be used as a document to prove that you received your vaccinations.

Reservations and enquiries
regarding COVID-19 vaccination

Ichinoseki COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center
0120-033-567 （toll free number）
Time：9：00am～5:00pm (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

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Notifications from Ichinoseki City
Notice of January tax payment① City prefectural tax (general collection) 4th term
② National health insurance tax (general collection) 7thterm③ 7th term of medical insurance premiums for theelderly (general collection)④ Long-term care insurance premium (generalcollection) 4th Term
Payment to be made by Monday, January 31st
【Inquiries】
Ichinoseki City Hall Tax Payment Division 0191-21-8261
Be careful of water pipes freezing
When cold temperatures continue, water pipes may
freeze. They freeze or break when the temperaturedrops below -4℃.
Water pipes are prone to freezing when
● the water pipes are exposed● the pipes are exposed to strong winds● the pipes are facing north and not exposed tosunlight
How to prevent freezing or breaking● If installed, turn on the anti-freezing heater that iswrapped around the water pipe.
● If there is a "drain plug", drain thewater pipe.
When pipes freeze● Wrap a towel around the frozen partand slowly pour lukewarm water.
* Caution: Pipes will break if hot water is applied
directly.
● If you live in an apartment, contact the person whomanages the apartment.
● If you cannot unfreeze the pipes yourself, contact acompany that will carry out the work designated byIchinoseki City (list found on Ichinoseki City HP).
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki Waterworks: 0191-21-8562Special money will be given to families
with children●Who is eligible for the handout?
Families with children under 18 are eligible for thehandout and will have it automatically transferredduring December.
There are some exceptions where you will need tofill out an application form to receive the money.
Ichinoseki City will send application guides tofamilies that need to fill out the form in December
2021.
These people include: civil servants receiving
children's allowance (児童手当受給者), those whoare raising only high school students or children's
allowance recipients for children born by March 31,2022 etc.
●How much money will I receive?
100,000yen per child●For those who need to apply:
Please fill in the application documents and send
them to the inquiry counter (Child Care Support
Division 子育て支援課) by mail or directly with thenecessary documents.
Applications can also be made online.
●Deadline: Until Monday, February 28, 2022
When a child is born after March, please apply within
15 days of birth.
【Inquiries】 Ichinoseki City Hall Child Care Support
Division 0191-21-2172
Breast cancer screening notification
Eligible persons are those who have a check-up cardand have not yet undergone their breast cancer
screening in Ichinoseki City this year. If you do nothave your card, please contact us.
● Breast cancer screening(Time 9:30am～10:30am/ 1:30pm～2:30ｐｍ）
When?
Venue
Jan 15 （Sat）
Ichinoseki HealthCenterJan 16 （Sun）【Inquiries】 Health Promotion Division 0191-21-2160

Applying for My Number Card now available on holidays
Application for the "My Number Card" can be made on holidays for those who cannot get tothe city hall on weekdays.
Please confirm days when applications can be made.
Reservations by phone● Location: Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division
are required in advance● When?: January 16, February 20, March 13 (Sunday 9:00 am-11:30am)* Please confirm when making a reservation because the schedule may change.
● When can I make a reservation? :Please make a reservation by phone 10 (Thursday) to 4 days (Wednesday) before the desired date.
● Phone reservation: Ichinoseki City Hall Civic Division 0191-21-8310 (Weekdays 8:30am-5:15pm)

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Further resources

Iwate Prefecture
Find link to comprehensive English Guide thatincludes 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 familyand 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）

2022 January 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.