The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in Japan
Ihara, T.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 69(9): 1645-1650
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 21922768 Document Number: 651706
Two vaccination systems have been employed in Japan, the routine vaccination and the voluntary vaccination. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in Japan is no-fault system. Claims after the routine vaccination are demanded to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare through local governments, and compensation is more expenses. Meanwhile, claims after the voluntary vaccination are demanded to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency directly, and compensation is less compared with the routine vaccination.