Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Immunizations
HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cancer in women, anal cancer in men, and genital warts. Receiving the HPV vaccine can help prevent various cancers and other diseases related to HPV.
How to Get Vaccinated
You can receive the vaccinations for free if you bring the preliminary checkup sheet that Shinjuku City issued to a designated medical institution.
If you do not have the checkup sheet, please contact the Disease Prevention Section, Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Division (Tel: 03-5273-3859). You can also apply via the Shinjuku City website.
• Application link for women: please click here
• Application link for men: please click here
Government-recommended periodic immunizations for women
| Eligibility | Women born between April 2, 2010 and April 1, 2015 |
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| Doses | Two to three doses (depending on the person’s age when the vaccinations start, etc.) |
| Available vaccine | Silgard (nonavalent) only |
Note: Shinjuku City mailed the checkup sheet on March 25 to women born between April 2, 2014 and April 1, 2015.
Optional immunizations for men
| Eligibility | Men born between April 2, 2010 and April 1, 2015 |
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| Doses | Two to three doses (depending on the person’s age when the vaccinations start, etc.) |
| Available vaccines | Gardasil (quadrivalent), Silgard (nonavalent) |
| Inquiries | Disease Prevention Section, Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Division Tel: 03-5273-3859 |
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August 5, 2026