COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations, 3rd dose (ワクチン追加接種/3回目)
! The information below is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updated information.
UPDATE 2022/6/28
Public Vaccinations for Booster Vaccine (3rd dose) in Kasama City have finished.
If you want to get vaccinated, please use the Ibaraki Large-Scale Vaccination Site in Mito City.
UPDATE 2022/5/25
The National Government has announced a change in the interval for booster vaccinations (3rd dose) from 6 to 5 months.
UPDATE 2022/5/20
Public Vaccinations on May 28 (Sat): All time slots have been reserved
Additional (last) Public Vaccinations on June 25 (Sat):
・Place: Kasama City Public Health Center (笠間市保健センター, kasama-shi hoken senta)
・Address: 1966-1 Minami-tomobe, Kasama City (笠間市南友部1966-1)
・Reservations open: May 23 (Mon), from 9:30 am
UPDATE 2022/5/16
When you receive your Vaccination Voucher, please make an appointment as soon as possible if you want a booster shot.
You can make a reservation for vaccination at a health care institution, public vaccination venue in Kasama City, or Ibaraki Large-Scale Vaccination Site in Mito City.
Current COVID-19 Vaccination Rate (3rd dose)
The current 3rd dose vaccination rate is 58.14% in Kasama City, 59.46% in Ibaraki Prefecture, and 56.23% nationwide.
The vaccination rate among the young in the city is lower than in the prefecture and nationwide.
UPDATE 2022/4/21
The next Public Vaccination appointments start on May 2 (Mon) at 9:30 am
・Vaccination dates: May 14 (Sat) and May 28 (Sat)
Public Vaccinations in Kasama City will finish by the end of May. From June, only Individual Vaccinations at health care institutions will be available.
UPDATE 2022/4/13
Booster vaccinations are underway. So, if you have received your Vaccination Voucher and want a booster shot, please make an appointment as soon as possible.
UPDATE 2022/3/31
Booster vaccinations are now available for people aged 12+
Since the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and immunity decreases over time, even after receiving two doses, the national government has announced a policy regarding the 3rd (booster) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Information on COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, English)
Eligible Persons
People aged 12+ who got their 2nd vaccine dose about 6 months ago and already received their Vaccination Voucher (接種券, sesshuken)
Vaccine Types
For people aged 18+
The mRNA vaccine (Pfizer, Takeda/Moderna) regardless of vaccine type, given for the first and second doses.
The use of vaccine brands different from the initial doses is approved for booster shots.
For people aged 12-17 years old
Pfizer vaccine only
Vaccination Voucher Postage
6 months after the date of receiving the 2nd dose
Vaccination Start
From December 2021
Vaccination Options (How can I get vaccinated?)
There are two basic options:
- Public Vaccinations (集団接種, shudan sesshu)
- Individual Vaccinations (個別接種, kobetsu sesshu)
Public Vaccinations
Up until now, those who have chosen public vaccinations for their initial two doses were offered the 3rd dose at Kasama Civic Gymnasium. However, following the policy of the national and prefectural governments to accelerate vaccinations, the reservation method for Public Vaccinations has changed. An appointment is necessary.
Individual Vaccinations
Those who have chosen individual vaccinations for their initial two doses were offered the 3rd dose at a health care institution. The reservation method for Individual Vaccinations remains the same as before. An appointment is necessary.
▼Vaccination Options for those who received their 2nd dose on or after 2021/8/2
Vaccination Option |
Vaccine Type |
How to Make an Appointment |
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Public Vaccination Where: |
Pfizer or Moderna |
Register online or by phone through the Kasama City Vaccine Call Center.
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Individual Vaccination Where: |
Moderna |
After receiving your Vaccination Voucher (接種券, sesshuken) make your appointment with a healthcare institution directly. |
☎ Kasama City Vaccine Call Center (笠間市予約・相談センター, kasamashi yoyaku・sodan senta) Tel. 0570-052-567 (Japanese only, not toll-free) Hours: 8:30 - 17:15 (incl. weekends and holidays) |
*As of March 17, Moderna vaccines are provided for Public Vaccinations. From April 4, Pfizer vaccines will be offered. Vaccine types provided at the Public Vaccination site are subject to change depending on the vaccine supplies from the national government. Please check back regularly for updated information.
For people aged 12-17 years old
If you choose individual vaccinations, please make an appointment with a healthcare institution that offers Pfizer vaccines.
Children aged 16 years old and younger should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Healthcare Institutions for Individual Vaccinations (2022/5/20)
▼Pfizer Vaccine (Booster shot, 3rd dose)
District |
Healthcare Institution |
Address |
Phone |
How to Make an Appointment |
Appointment Additional Information |
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Kasama District 笠間地区
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Ishimoto Clinic 石本病院 |
Ishimoto Clinic 石本病院 |
0296-72-4051 |
・Phone |
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Kasama Otorhinolaryngology 笠間耳鼻咽喉科 |
Kasama 1107-4 笠間1107-4 |
0296-73-0111 |
・Phone |
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Kamisato Clinic 神里医院 |
Kasama 1256 笠間1256 |
0296-72-0177 |
・Phone |
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Kawamura Clinic 河村医院 |
Kasama 223-2 笠間223-2 |
0296-72-2121 |
・Phone |
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Sato Clinic 佐藤医院 |
Kasama 981-8 笠間981-8 |
0296-72-0032 |
・Phone |
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Shimoda Orthopedic Surgical Clinic 下田整形外科 |
Kasama 4390-3 笠間4390-3 |
0296-73-0858 |
・Phone |
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Takada Neurosurgery Clinic たかだ脳神経外科・内科クリニック |
Akasaka 9-17 赤坂9-17 |
0296-71-8808 |
・Phone ※Inquiry is necessary |
Vaccinations: Mon, Sat ONLY for people aged 18+ |
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Tomobe District 友部地区
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Asahi Clinic あさひクリニック |
Asahimachi 108-6 旭町108-6 |
0296-78-5011 |
・Phone |
ONLY for those who received their initial shots at this clinic |
Kasama City Hospital 笠間市立病院 |
Minamitomobe 1966-1 南友部1966-1 |
0296-77-0034 |
・Phone |
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Tachikawa Memorial Hospital 立川記念病院 |
Yakumo 2-12-14 八雲2-12-14 |
0296-77-7211 |
・Front desk Reservations: |
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Tomobe Internal Medicine Clinic ともべ内科クリニック |
Higashidaira 3-1-21 東平3-1-21 |
0296-70-5500 |
・Phone Reservations: |
Vaccinations: Tue, Fri from 13:45 ONLY for people aged 18+ |
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Nemoto Clinic ねもとクリニック |
Odamachi 215-13 大田町215-13 |
0296-77-7011 |
・Phone |
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Iwama District 岩間地区 |
Umesato Clinic 梅里クリニック |
Shimogo 4468 下郷4468 |
0299-45-2002 |
・Phone |
ONLY for those who received their initial shots at this clinic |
Takase Clinic 高瀬医院 |
Ago 1291 安居1291 |
0299-45-2140 |
・Phone |
※The above information is subject to change depending on the supply of vaccines and other factors. Please check back regularly for updated information.
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