A vaccine

In this category, you can learn about the mandatory vaccine schedule your child must undergo in order to legally attend school in Japan. You can also find relevant vocabulary to better help you through doctor’s appointments, understanding what each vaccine is in English, any possible side effects.

*Life Abroad and its subsidiaries fully support mandatory immunization. Vaccinations have not been found to cause autism in any authentic, peer reviewed, duplicatable study.
Children who cannot receive vaccinations due to autoimmune or other conditions are not subject to mandatory vaccination, and rely on herd immunity to stay safe and healthy. Remember, vaccinations are for everyone, not just the individual.