Free RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women in Yokohama (2026)｜Protect Your Baby Before Birth
- Apr 2
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Updated: March 31, 2026Medical Park Direct Tower Yokohama
✔ Important Announcement
Starting April 1, 2026, pregnant women who are registered residents of Yokohama City are eligible to receive the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine FREE of charge.
What is RSV?
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common virus that can cause:
Severe respiratory infection in infants
Bronchiolitis and pneumonia
Hospitalization in newborns
Especially dangerous for babies under 6 months old.
Why Vaccination During Pregnancy Matters
Vaccination during pregnancy allows antibodies to pass from mother to baby.
✔ Protects newborns immediately after birth✔ Reduces risk of severe infection✔ Clinically recommended worldwide
Vaccine Used
Abrysvo (RSV vaccine)
Approved for maternal immunization
Single-dose injection
✔ Eligibility
You are eligible if you meet ALL of the following:
Pregnant between 28 weeks 0 days – 36 weeks 6 days
Registered resident of Yokohama City
Vaccinated on or after April 1, 2026
Cost
FREE (Fully covered by Yokohama City)
Reservation
Please call us to schedule your appointment:
☎ 045-577-4102
What to Bring
Maternal and Child Health Handbook (母子手帳)
👩⚕️ Professional Background
Graduated from Hirosaki University School of Medicine (1993)
Yokohama City University Hospital (OB-GYN)
Odawara Municipal Hospital
Kanagawa Cancer Center (Chief Gynecologist)
Saiseikai Yokohama Nanbu Hospital (Department Head)
Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital (Department Head)
Clinical Associate Professor, Yokohama City University
