接種券(せっしゅけん)

Composed of 接種(せっしゅ) (vaccination, inoculation) and 券(けん) (ticket, voucher). This term became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic when Japan distributed vaccination vouchers to all residents through their registered municipalities.

The voucher system reflects Japan's municipal-based healthcare administration. Vouchers are typically mailed to residents and contain a barcode or number linked to the person's vaccination records. They are used for flu shots, childhood immunizations, and other public health campaigns as well.

Common collocations

• 接種券(せっしゅけん)を受(う)け取(と)る: to receive a vaccination voucher
• 接種券(せっしゅけん)を再発行(さいはっこう)する: to reissue a vaccination voucher
• 接種券(せっしゅけん)付(つ)きの予診票(よしんひょう): pre-examination questionnaire with voucher attached

Similar words

• 予診票(よしんひょう): pre-vaccination questionnaire — filled out before receiving a shot
• 接種(せっしゅ)証明書(しょうめいしょ): vaccination certificate — proof of vaccination
• 予防接種(よぼうせっしゅ): preventive vaccination — the general term for immunization