Getting Vaccinated
RSV Vaccination
RSV vaccinations for pregnant women will begin from April 1st, 2026.
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center
(2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City ／ Tel. 058-252-7187)
Those eligible
Residents of Gifu City who are between 28 and 37 weeks pregnant
Details will be announced on the Gifu City homepage and in our public relations materials.
Vaccinations for Children
There is an appropriate age range for each vaccine.
Please have your child receive each vaccine as soon as they can when they become eligible.
Contact
- Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center (2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City／Tel. 058-252-7187)
- Naka Public Health Center (2-18 Tetsumei-dori, Yanagase Glasstle 35, 3F／ Tel. 058-214-6630)
- Minami Public Health Center (1-75-2 Akanabe Hishino, Gifu City／Tel. 058-271-8010)
- Kita Public Health Center (2-140 Nagara Higashi, Gifu City／Tel. 058-232-7681)
Things to bring
- Mother and child health handbook
- Mother and child health handbook vaccination pamphlet
Vaccine fees
Free
Types of vaccines
Hepititus B, pneumococcus, Hib, whooping cough, tetanus, Polio, BCG vaccine for tuberculosis, chickenpox, Measles, rubella, Japanese encephalitus, Rotavirus
Vaccination periods and venues
Please check the vaccination pamphlet that you should have received with your mother and child health handbook.
You will be sent this pamphlet sometime before your child turns six weeks old. Please contact any of the numbers above if you have an address registered with Gifu City and still have not received the pamphlet yet by the time your child turns six weeks old.
Child Flu Vaccine
Please have your child get vaccinated to help prepare them for and keep protected during the flu season.
The flu vaccines can prevent influenza-associated encephalitus, pneumonia, and other severe symptoms.
Children's flu vaccines are partially subsidized in Gifu City.
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center (2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City／Tel. 058-252-7187)
Children eligible
Children that are six months old or older and have yet to enter elementary school with a certificate of residence registered with Gifu City.
Vaccination period
10/15 - 1/31 (excluding days that entrusted medical institutions are closed)
Vaccine doses
two times (one time for the intranasal vaccine)
Vaccine fees
The amount after deducting ¥1,000 per dose (¥2,000 for the nasal spray vaccine) from the vaccination cost presented by the medical institution.
Participating medical institutions
Some medical institutions may have age restrictions for vaccinations.
Please ask the medical institution that you would like to use for more information.
Applying for an appointment
- Please make a prior reservation with the medical institution that you would like to use.
- Please bring your mother and child health handbook and a document that can verify your name, address, age, etc. (medical welfare recipient certificate, etc.).
- Please fill out all required items on a medical history form (予診票) provided by the medical institution you would like your child to use.
For those that would like their child to receive the vaccine at a medical institution outside of the city
- Vaccine reimbursement system
For those wishing to receive vaccinations at medical institutions outside the city, Gifu City can still reimburse the subsidy amount. - Those eligible
Those who have a residence certificate registered with Gifu City are eligible to receive the vaccine outside the city if they meet one of the following requirements.- Those who are undergoing continuous treatment or follow-up observation at medical institutions outside the city.
- Those residing in a different municipality due to their guardian(s) returning to their parent's home, etc.
- Those living in a children's welfare facility or senior citizen's welfare facility outside the city.
- Things to be aware of when applying
Those wanting to have their child vaccinated outside of the city are required to contact and apply with the Gifu City Public Health Center beforehand (*If you do not do this, you will become ineligible to receive the partial subsidy).
You will need a vaccination request form issued by Gifu City to get vaccinated. It will take the city around 2 weeks to send it to you, so please schedule your appointment accordingly.
Flu Vaccines for the Elderly
Please get vaccinated to help prepare yourself for and keep yourself protected during the flu season.
The flu vaccine is considered especially important for the elderly due to its ability to prevent pneumonia and other severe symptoms that result from the virus.
The flu vaccine is provided for the elderly as written below.
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center
(2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City／Tel. 058-252-7187)
Those eligible
Those that have a certificate of residence in Gifu City and the following apply to
- Those that will be 65 years old or older by the time they get vaccinated
- Those who are between the ages of 60 and 64 at the time of vaccination and have a level 1 physical disability due to a functional disorder of the heart, kidneys, or respiratory organs, or immune dysfunction caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Vaccination period
10/15 - 1/31 (excluding days that entrusted medical institutions are closed)
Vaccine doses
one time
Vaccine fees
¥1,730 (those in households receiving public assistance can get the vaccine for free)
Applying for an appointment
Things to do before getting vaccinated
- Please make a prior reservation with the medical institution that you would like to use.
- For those in a household receiving public assistance
Contact the Gifu City Welfare Office’s Life Welfare Division (1, 2 and 3) at 058-265-4141 to receive a vaccination request form made specifically for those receiving the vaccine for free.
On the day you get vaccinated
- Things to bring
Document to confirm your name, address, age, etc. (individual number insurance card, physical disability certificate, etc.) - Documents
Please fill out all required items on a medical history form (予診票) provided by the medical institution you will get vaccinated at.
For those that would like to receive the vaccine at a medical institution outside of the city
Those residing in or hospitalized in facilities outside Gifu City should contact the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division.
Pneumococcal Vaccine for the Elderly
Those infected by pneumococcus may develop symptoms such as pneumonnia, and the elderly are particularly susceptible to developing severe symptoms and having to be hospitalized for them. Please get vaccinated to help protect yourself against developing these symptoms.
Gifu City provides the pneumococcal vaccine to the following people.
(Those that have received even one dose of the PPV vaccine are ineligible)
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center
Those eligible
Those with a residence certificate registered with Gifu City that the following applies to.
- People who are 65 years old
- Those who are between the ages of 60 and 64 at the time of vaccination and have a level 1 physical disability due to a functional disorder of the heart, kidneys, or respiratory organs, or immune dysfunction caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- A person who the above conditions apply to and has never received the PPV vaccine.
*Consult with your primary care doctor whether you need the second dose or not.
*Those that have received even one dose of this vaccine previously will not be able to receive it as a routine vaccine.
Vaccination doses
one time
Vaccine fee
¥4070 (amount you will have to pay)
*Please pay the above fee at the medical institution you get vaccinated at.
(those in households receiving public assistance can get the vaccine for free)
Participating locations
Entrusted medical institutions within Gifu City
Applying for an appointment
Things to do before getting vaccinated
- Please make a prior reservation with one of the medical institutions listed in the above link.
- For those in a household receiving public assistance
Obtain a "Welfare Beneficiary Certificate" from the Gifu City Welfare Office's Life Welfare Divisions 1, 2 and 3 (3F), TEL: 058-265-4141; and go to the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division to receive a pre-vaccination screening form made specficially for those elligible for free vaccination.
On the day you get vaccinated
- Things to bring
Document to confirm your name, address, age, etc.
(individual number card, physical disability certificate, etc.) - Documents
Please fill out all required items on a medical history form (予診票) provided by the medical institution you will get vaccinated at.
For those that would like to receive the vaccine at a medical institution outside of the city
Those residing in or hospitalized in facilities outside Gifu City should contact the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division.
COVID-19 Vaccination for the Elderly
Gifu City will conduct COVID-19 vaccinations (regular vaccinations) for the elderly as follows.
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center
(2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City ／ Tel. 058-252-7187)
Those eligible
Those that have a certificate of residence in Gifu City and the following apply to
- Those that will be 65 years old or older by the time they get vaccinated
- Those who are between the ages of 60 and 64 at the time of vaccination and have a level 1 physical disability due to a functional disorder of the heart, kidneys, or respiratory organs, or immune dysfunction caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Vaccination period
10/15 - 3/31
(excluding days that entrusted medical institutions are closed)
Vaccine doses
one time
Vaccine fees
￥5,200
(those in households receiving public assistance can get the vaccine for free)
Participating locations
Entrusted medical institutions within Gifu City
Applying for an appointment
Things to do before getting vaccinated
- Please make a prior reservation with the medical institution that you would like to use.
- For those in a household receiving public assistance
Contact the Gifu City Welfare Office’s Life Welfare Division (1, 2 and 3) at 058-265-4141 to receive a vaccination request form made specifically for those receiving the vaccine for free.
On the day you get vaccinated
- Things to bring
Document to confirm your name, address, age, etc.
(individual number card, physical disability certificate, etc.) - Documents
Please fill out all required items on a medical history form (予診票) provided by the medical institution you will get vaccinated at.
For those that would like to receive the vaccine at a medical institution outside of the city
For those admitted to a medical facility or hospital outside of Gifu City, please contact the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division.
Shingles Vaccination for the Elderly
Shingles is a disease caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which remains dormant in the body after a person has had chickenpox, due to factors such as aging, fatigue, or immunosuppression. Additionally, it can sometimes lead to a complication called postherpetic neuralgia, where pain persists after the skin symptoms have resolved.
The shingles vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing shingles and its complications. Get vaccinated to stay healthy and resistant to illness.
Contact
Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division, Gifu City Public Health Center
(2-19 Miyako-dori, Gifu City ／ Tel. 058-252-7187)
Those eligible
Those that have a certificate of residence in Gifu City and the following apply to:
- Individuals turning 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, or 100 years old within the fiscal year
- Individuals aged 60 -64 who hold a Grade 1 Disability Certificate due to immune dysfunction associated with HIV
Types of vaccines used
- Live vaccine
- Recombinant vaccine
Vaccine doses
- Live vaccine One (1) dose
- Recombinant vaccine Twice at two-month intervals
Vaccine fees
- Live vaccine ￥2,900
- Recombinant vaccine ￥7,200/dose
※ Please make the payment at the reception counter of the medical instutuion you will be receiving the vaccination at.
(However, vaccinations are free for those in housholds receiving public assistance).
Participating locations
Entrusted medical institutions within Gifu City
Applying for an appointment
Things to do before getting vaccinated
- Please make a prior reservation with the medical institution that you would like to use.
- Those who belong to households receiving public assistance:
Obtain a "Welfare Beneficiary Certificate" from the Gifu City Welfare Office's Life Welfare Divisions 1, 2 and 3(3F), TEL: 058-265-4141; and go to the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division to receive a pre-vaccination screening form made specficially for those elligible for free vaccination.
On the day you get vaccinated
- Things to bring
Document to confirm your name, address, age, etc.
(individual number card, physical disability certificate, etc.) - Documents
Please fill out all required items on a medical history form (予診票) provided by the medical institution you will get vaccinated at.
For those that would like to receive the vaccine at a medical institution outside of the city
For those admitted to a medical facility or hospital outside of Gifu City, please contact the Infectious Disease, Medical and Pharmaceutical Affairs Division.
