OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Vaccination Dates and Location

Vaccination Dates	2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month（Appointments required）
Location	Department of Infectious Diseases, Okayama University Hospital

Appointments

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificates are valid from 10 days after vaccination.Please make your appointment plenty of time in advance.
■2026 Vaccination Appointment Schedule　PDF  
 

Reception Period	Appointments can be made between three months and two weeks before your desired vaccination date. *Please make your appointment within the Vaccination appointment schedule 　reception period.
No. of Appointments	10 people/day (Appointment required)    *Fist-come-first-served
How to make an Appointment	Download the appointment slip and email it to ●okayama-u.ac.jp (replace the ● with ounetsu@).
Other	・Please check all of the precautions contained in the appointment slip ・After a doctor has reviewed your details, you will be notified by email as to  whether you can be vaccinated, and the confirmed date and time.

Fees

Price	17,680 yen（fee for yellow fever vaccination and international certificate）
Payment Method	Revenue stamps only (please purchase in advance)

People who cannot receive vaccinations

• Infants under 9 months of age
• People who have received another live vaccine (measles, rubella, mumps, chickenpox (varicella), BCG, or intranasal influenza) within the past 4 weeks (27 days). Also, no other live vaccine can be received for 27 days after you receive the yellow fever vaccine.
• Pregnant women and women that may be pregnant are generally not eligible for vaccination, as safety for fetuses has not been proven. Also, please refrain from getting pregnant for two months after vaccination.
• People who are immunocompromised, including those taking oral steroids or immunosuppressants.
• People with thymus-related disorders (myasthenia gravis, thymoma) or who have undergone thymectomy.

People requiring special caution for vaccination

• If you have allergies to eggs, chicken, gelatin or vaccine components, your doctor will determine whether you can receive the vaccination. Please consult with your doctor on the day.
• If you are 60 years of age or older there are risks of serious side effects, so please consult with your doctor before receiving vaccination.
• Women who are breastfeeding may receive the vaccination, but should refrain from breastfeeding for one month after vaccination due to the risk to infants.
  ※A Notice of Vaccine Contraindication can be issued if you have any contraindications to the yellow fever vaccine. For more information, please refer to the bottom section of our website.

What to bring on the day

1. 17,680-yen Revenue stamp (cost of Yellow Fever Vaccination and International Certificate)
   ※Cash and credit cards are not accepted for payment. Please purchase a 17,680-yen revenue stamp at a post office, etc. in advance.
   ※Revenue stamps can be purchased at the Okayama Daigakucho Post Office (2-18 Daigakucho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) near the Okayama University Hospital. However, it may be crowded on the day, so we recommend preparing in advance.
   ※Change cannot be given for revenue stamp payments, so please purchase exactly 17,680 yen in revenue stamps.
   ※If you are being vaccinated with other family members, please purchase separate revenue stamps in the amount of 17,680 yen for each person, not for the combined total amount.
2. Copy or original of the photo page of your passport.
3. Maternal and Child Health Handbook (if you have one), or your previous vaccination record (if you wish to keep a record of your vaccination)
4. Medication record book
5. Patient card (for people who have visited our hospital before)  

Cautions regarding Yellow Fever Vaccinations

• Since this is a quarantine station procedure, Okayama University Hospital will not charge an initial consultation fee, and no referral letter from another medical institution is required.
• All nationalities welcome.
• If you are a resident or staying in Japan you can receive a vaccination, even if you do not have a Japanese health insurance card.
• Those under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel your appointment.
• You may not be able to receive the vaccination if you have a fever or flu symptoms on the day of vaccination. Even if you feel well, you will not be able to receive the vaccination if you have a fever of 37.5℃ or above. Please take your temperature on the morning of your appointment and if you need to cancel or are feeling unwell, please immediately contact the Department of Infectious Diseases on 086-223-7151 (main line).
• Please note that you may not be able to receive the vaccination if you are significantly late for your appointment.
• Please note that you may not be able to receive the vaccination depending on the results of the doctor’s examination.
• Due to the risk of side effects, you will be monitored at a designated area for 30 minutes after vaccination. Please allow sufficient time for your schedule after your appointment.
• Please refrain from drinking alcohol and from strenuous exercise on the day of your vaccination.
• Please refrain from donating blood for approximately one month after receiving your vaccination.
• If you do not speak Japanese, please bring someone with you who is able to interpret.

　

Changing and Reissuing International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificates

Please contact the Hiroshima Quarantine Station if you notice any errors in the certificate or if you require a replacement due to changes to the information or loss.
Contact: Quarantine and Hygiene Division, Hiroshima Quarantine Station
082-251-2927 (8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Weekdays)

 

Notice of Vaccine Contraindication

If it is determined by the doctor after examination that vaccination is not appropriate, A Notice of Vaccine Contraindication can be issued. The fee for this is 8,800 yen (including tax). However, please note that some countries may not accept your Notice of Vaccine Contraindication and may refuse entry, so please check with the embassy of the intended destination in advance.
 

If you feel unwell after receiving a vaccination

Please contact the Department of Infectious Diseases via the main line of the Okayama University Hospital (086-223-7151).　(9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays)
If you experience any changes to your condition during the night or on holidays, please visit your closest emergency room. Please contact Okayama University Hospital later if you are diagnosed with potential side effects from your yellow fever vaccination with us.

 

If you would like to receive a vaccination other than for Yellow Fever at our Hospital

Vaccinations other than yellow fever are also available at our outpatient vaccination clinic, but the reception desk is different. Please visit the relevant page on the Okayama University Hospital website and fill in the pre-vaccination questionnaire and submit it by email. Many vaccines require multiple doses, so we recommend scheduling your appointment well in advance of your trip.