Outpatient Vaccinations

To prevent nosocomial infections that can occur within hospitals and other medical facilities, the Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control recommends getting immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (collectively known as MMRV) as well as hepatitis B (HBV). The purpose of these measures is to prevent infection by any of these viruses and to prevent them from being introduced into a healthcare setting such as a hospital or other medical facility.


Typically, two doses of each vaccine are required for MMRV. For HBV, the primary series should be completed with boosters be given if antibody titers are low. You also need to maintain proof of your immunization records in a Maternal and Child Health Handbook or other proof of vaccinations. If you have lost or do not have any proof of vaccinations, antibody testing is recommended. Antibody testing is also recommended if you have been infected by any of these viruses and are unsure if you should be vaccinated. The Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control states that a written medical history showing that you have been infected by one of these viruses is not acceptable as a proof of vaccination. Antibody tests are also available at our Outpatient Vaccination Clinics.


Reference:

Guidelines of the Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control (Japanese)

Keio University Health Center Handbook for Pre-Residency Students in the School of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, and the Faculty of Pharmacy (Japanese)

Hiyoshi Clinic

  1. Eligible users:
    Students, faculty and staff members belonging to Keio University.
  2. Dates:
    ◆Vaccination
    Weekdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Reservations are required.
    (except during the months of April, May, and October)
    ◆Antibody titer test
    Conducted during the Hiyoshi Clinic consultation hours (morning only)
    Hiyoshi clinic Consultation Schedule
  3. How to schedule an appointment:
    In person at the clinic counter
    When applying, be sure to bring your immunization records (original copy of your Maternal and Child Health Handbook or other proof of vaccinations). We recommend scheduling an appointment as early as possible, as we will stop receiving applications once capacity is reached for each day.
  4. Vaccines offered:
    Mumps, varicella, MR (measles and rubella), Hepatitis B
    *Individual vaccines for measles and rubella are not available.
  5. Antibody testing:
    Measles antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Mumps antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Varicella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Rubella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA or HI*)
    *Undergraduate students should take the IgG:EIA test.
    Hepatitis B antibody titer test（CLEIA）
  6. Fees:
    Vaccinations and antibody titer tests are not covered by health insurance. You will be required to pay out-of-pocket for the full payment.
    Price list

Mita Clinic

  1. Eligible users:
    Students, faculty and staff members belonging to Keio University.
  2. Dates:
    ◆Vaccination
    Twice a month from 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required. (except during the months of April, May, August, September, and October)
    ◆Antibody titer test
    Conducted during the Mita Clinic Internal Medicine consultation hours (until 14:00) Mita clinic Consultation Schedule
  3. Vaccines offered:
    Mumps, varicella, MR (measles and rubella), Hepatitis B
    *Individual vaccines for measles and rubella are not available.
  4. Antibody testing:
    Measles antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Mumps antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Varicella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Rubella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA or HI*)
    *Undergraduate students should take the IgG:EIA test.
    Hepatitis B antibody titer test（CLEIA）
  5. Fees:
    Vaccinations and antibody titer tests are not covered by health insurance. You will be required to pay out-of-pocket for the full payment.
    Price list
  6. Please contact the Mita Clinic directly for details on their schedule, how to schedule an appointment, available vaccines, and pre-departure antibody testing.

SFC Clinic

  1. Eligible users:
    Students, faculty and staff members belonging to Keio University.
  2. Dates:
    Conducted during the SFC Clinic Internal Medicine consultation hours (from July to March). Reservations are required.
    SFC clinic Consultation Schedule
  3. How to schedule an appointment:
    Visit Keio University Health Center, Shonan Fujisawa branch reception (Alpha Building, 2nd floor) to schedule an appointment.
    Appointments must be scheduled at least 2 weeks before the vaccination date.
  4. Vaccines offered:
    Mumps, varicella, MR (measles and rubella), Hepatitis B
    *Individual vaccines for measles and rubella are not available.
  5. Antibody testing:
    Measles antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Mumps antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Varicella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA)
    Rubella antibody titer test (IgG:EIA or HI*)
    *Undergraduate students should take the IgG:EIA test.
    Hepatitis B antibody titer test（CLEIA）
  6. Fees:
    Vaccinations and antibody titer tests are not covered by health insurance. You will be required to pay out-of-pocket for the full payment.
    Price list

Keio University Health Center, Shinanomachi branch (inside of the Keio University Hospital)

  1. Eligible users:
    Shinanomachi Campus students, faculty, and staff who are eligible to receive treatment at the Keio University Health Center, Shinanomachi branch.

    Shinanomachi Branch

  2. How to schedule an appointment:
    Visit Keio University Health Center, Shinanomachi branch reception inside the Keio University Hospital to schedule an appointment.
    (Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
    Appointments must be scheduled at least six days before the vaccination date. We will stop accepting applications once capacity is reached.
  3. Dates:
    Once a month (except during the months of April, May, September, and October)
  4. Vaccines offered:
    Measles, rubella, MR (measles and rubella), mumps, varicella, hepatitis B
    *Influenza vaccines for Shinanomachi Campus are not handled by the outpatient clinic and will be announced in a separate document circulated to each department.
  5. Antibody testing:
    Antibody titer tests are available through the internal medicine clinic at the Keio University Health Center, Shinanomachi branch.
  6. Fees:
    Vaccinations and antibody titer tests are not covered by health insurance. You will be required to pay out-of-pocket for the full payment.
  7. Other:
    Vaccinations are also available at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases of the Keio University Hospital (Fees paid out-of-pocket. Outpatient appointment counter: ext. 62081, open from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

    http://www.hosp.keio.ac.jp/annai/shinryo/infect/gairaihyo/ (Japanese)