[Vaccinations have concluded] Reservations for workplace COVID-19 vaccinations (Omicron BA.1 vaccine) (updated February 20, 2023)
Additional vaccinations at Osaka University concluded on February 17, 2023.
Those who wish to receive a vaccination should do so at a vaccination site or medical facility in your local municipality.
To students and workers at OU,
In order to reduce the burden on local municipalities related to COVID-19 vaccinations, Osaka University will begin vaccinations for all individuals who study and work on its campuses and wish to receive them.
The Department of Safety and Hygiene provides these vaccinations under the guidance of healthcare workers at the Health and Counseling Center and in cooperation with doctors at Osaka University Hospital.
Since some cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons and there are possible side effects after getting vaccinated, vaccinations are not mandatory. Whether or not your get vaccinated is completely at your own discretion.
Make sure not to force others to get vaccinated or disadvantage those who have chosen not to be vaccinated.
Table of Contents
1. Intended for
To receive a workplace vaccination at OU, you must:
- Be a student, faculty member, staff member, or worker at the university (this includes part-time employees, visiting academic staff, temporary workers, and those who work for the university while belonging to other organizations),
- Be 18 years of age or older and have already received your initial two vaccination doses,
- Have received your most recent vaccine dose at least 3 months prior to this vaccination,
- Have not received an omicron variant vaccine, and
- Have received a vaccination voucher (sent by your municipality of residence) and will bring it on the day of your vaccination.
2. Vaccination dates
Dates | Location | Times | |
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December 2022 | December 6 (Tues.) / 7 (Wed.) | Health and Counseling Center (Toyonaka) | 10:00~11:30 AM |
December 2 (Fri.) / 9 (Fri.) / 12* (Mon.) / 16 (Fri.) / 23 (Fri.) / 26* (Mon.) | Health and Counseling Center (Suita) | 1:00~4:00 PM | |
January 2023 | January 13 (Fri.) / 20 (Fri.) / 27 (Fri.)* | Health and Counseling Center (Toyonaka) | 1:00 ~ 4:00 PM (Note: Vaccinations on Friday, January 27 will begin at 12:45 PM) |
February 2023 | February 3 (Fri.) | Health and Counseling Center (Toyonaka) | 9:30 ~ 11:30 AM |
February 10 (Fri.) / February 17 (Fri.) | Health and Counseling Center (Suita) | 1:15 ~ 3:00 PM |
*The decision whether or not to conduct workplace vaccinations in February will be made depending on the vaccination reservation status for December and January.
*Please also note that for vaccinations during February, general medical care will be carried out concurrently with vaccinations, so you may be required to wait before you are called to receive your vaccination.
Vaccine to be used
Moderna (Bivalent omicron (BA.1)-containing vaccine*)
Vaccine name: Spikevax
Vaccine type: mRNA vaccine
*The bivalent COVID-19 vaccines include a component of the original virus strain to provide broad protection against COVID-19 and a component of the omicron variant to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant. These are called bivalent COVID-19 vaccines because they contain these two components. (Source: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-bivalent-vaccine-boosters)
3. Reservations
How to make a reservation
Be sure that is has been 3 months or longer since your most recent vaccination dose.
- Individuals with an Osaka University ID
Login to the vaccination reservation system via the link below to make your reservation.
- Individuals without an Osaka University ID
Login to the vaccination reservation system via the link below to make your reservation.
Reservation period
Reservations for December will be accepted from 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Reservations for January will be accepted from 9:00 AM on Friday, December 9, 2022.
4. On the day of your reservation
What to bring
- QR code to be shown at reception (This will be issued to you via the reservation system after making your reservation.)
- Vaccination voucher from your local municipality and attached pre-examination sheet (if not attached, please bring your voucher and a separate pre-examination sheet)
- Vaccination certificate
- ID card
*Note: If your vaccination voucher/pre-examination sheet does not contain your most recent vaccination information, please bring documentation of your most recent vaccination so that we can confirm that an adequate amount of time has passed between vaccinations.
*Those who will be receiving vaccine doses in February do not need to bring their QR code for reception.
Points of caution
- The vaccine will be administered in the shoulder, so please dress appropriately to allow for proper adminstration of the vaccine.
- Please fill out your pre-examination sheet prior to coming to the vaccination site.
- Without a vaccination voucher, we cannot confirm whether or not you are eligible to receive a vaccination, so you will not be able to receive one without it. Please bring your vaccination voucher with you on the day of your vaccination.
- Those who feel uneasy about receiving their vaccination or those who are currently pregnant should consult with their doctor before receiving this vaccination.
- Make sure to stay healthy by getting plenty of rest on the day before and plenty to eat and drink on the day of your vaccination.
5. Contact
Office for Safety and Hygiene
Tel: 06-6879-4023
E-mail: anzen-suisindai2[at]office.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Please replace [at] with @ when contacting this address.
For inquiries regarding your Osaka University ID used to login to MyHandai or multi-factor authentication (MFA):
Information and Communications Technology Services Planning Section, Information and Communications Technology Services Planning Division, Department of Information and Communications Technology Services
Email: auth-qa[at]ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
*Please replace [at] with @ when contacting this address.
Points of Caution |
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Please make your reservation after reading about the merits and side effects of the vaccine at the pages linked below.
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