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Disease Prevention
Immunization
Children who live in Minato City receive scheduled immunizations for Hib, BCG, and other diseases. The fee will not be charged. Influenza vaccinations are also administered to senior citizens. Non-Japanese individuals who are registered as foreign residents will receive pre-vaccination check sheets in the mail at the appropriate immunization periods. For details, contact the office below.
Inquiries: Public Health and Disease Prevention Subsection, Public Health and Disease Prevention Section
Tel: 03-6400-0081
HIV Testing and Consultation
Minato City conducts testing for HIV and STIs twice a month. The test is free and anonymous. Consultations regarding HIV and STIs are also offered as needed.
Inquiries: Public Health and Disease Prevention Subsection, Public Health and Disease Prevention Section
Tel: 03-6400-0081
Tokyo Metropolitan HIV/AIDS Telephone Consultations
Hours: Mon. to Fri., 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Weekends, holidays, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tel: 03-3227-3335
Public Assistance with Infectious Disease Treatment Costs
Everyone should undergo a checkup for tuberculosis once a year. A public assistance system has been established to help reduce medical costs for those who contract tuberculosis.
Inquiries: Public Health and Disease Prevention Subsection, Public Health and Disease Prevention Section
Tel: 03-6400-0081
Photochemical Smog
When a photochemical smog advisory is issued, Minato City notifies residents through broadcasts from a disaster prevention wireless system as well as Minato City website. When a photochemical smog advisory has been issued, avoid going outside as much as possible. If your eyes or throat hurts, wash your face and gargle immediately. After that, contact the Public Health and Disease Prevention Subsection of Public Health and Disease Prevention Section about your symptoms. On weekends, holidays, and after hours, contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center (Himawari).
Inquiries: Public Health and Disease Prevention Subsection, Public Health and Disease Prevention Section
Tel: 03-6400-0080
Medical Information Service for Foreigners
Tel: 03-5285-8181
Operating hours: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Health Checkup and Cancer Screenings
Minato City periodically offers its residents health checkup and dental checkups for lifestyle-related illnesses. Cancer screenings are also offered to promote the early detection of cancer.
Inquiries: Health Service Subsection, Health Promotion Section
Tel: 03-6400-0083
Health Seminars/Lectures on Diet
Seminars and lectures on health promotion are held for people who live, work, and attend schools in Minato City. The purposes of these seminars and lectures are to help them maintain and improve their health, to prevent lifestyle-related illnesses, and to disseminate knowledge about disease prevention.
Inquiries: Health Service Subsection, Health Promotion Section
Tel: 03-6400-0083
Specific Health Checkup/Designated Health Counseling
Health checkups and health counseling (specific health checkup and specific health guidance) are provided by Minato City to prevent and improve the symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
- Minato City will notify NHI insured residents aged 40 to 74 about these checkups.
- Make an appointment at the hospital. Take the checkup coupons, and your health insurance card, and receive the specific health checkup.
- Those whose checkup results show a need for improvement in their life-style habits are eligible for Designated Health Counseling. Minato City will send you documents, so you can receive the specific health guidance.
- Specialists are available to support practices aimed at preventing or improving metabolic syndrome, implemented based on the checkup findings and lifestyle habits.
For details, contact the office below.
Inquiries:
Concerning the system: Project Promotion Subsection, National Health
Tel: 03-3578-2636, 2637
Concerning details of the program: Health Service Subsection, Health Promotion Section
Tel: 03-6400-0083
Health Improvement Center “Healthyna”
Health Improvement Center“Healthyna”is a key station that supports the residents with health maintenance. Doctors, health exercise instructors, and registered dieticians and other professionals will conduct health and physical fitness checks (health level checks) and provide health promotion programs customized to the individual. In addition, yoga classes, other health classes, and various projects are also offered.
Available hours: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
*Final check-in: 8:30 p.m.
Closed: Third Sunday of every month, Dec. 29 to Jan. 3, and other days as needed
Address: Akasaka Community Plaza 6F, 4-18-13 Akasaka
Tel: 03-5413-2717
Home-based Palliative Cancer Care Support Center “UI KEA MINATO”
This center supports cancer patients and their families with home care so that they can continue living safely and comfortably in their community. It offers consultations on cancer treatment and home palliative care, consultations on improving physical appearance during cancer treatment, and cooking classes for cancer patients.
Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Sundays, holidays, and Dec. 29 to Jan. 3
Address: Yukashi-no-mori 5F, 4-6-2 Shirokanedai
Tel: 03-6450-3421
Fax: 03-6450-3583
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