SCAPIN-1949/1: RESPONSIBILITIES OF JAPANESE GOVERNMENT RELATIVE TO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, IMMUNIZATION, MEDICAL CARE, HOSPITALIZATION AND OTHER BENEFITS FOR JAPANESE NATIONALS EMPLOYED FOR THE OCCUPATION FORCES
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS
APO 500
8 December 1949
AG 701
(23 Aug 48)
PH
(SCAPIN - 1949/1)
| MEMORANDUM FOR | JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT | Responsibilities of Japanese Government Relative to Physical Examination, Immunization, Medical Care, Hospitalization and Other Benefits for Japanese Nationals Employed for the Occupation Forces. |
1. Reference is made to Memorandum for Japanese Government, file AG 701 (23 Aug 48) PH, SCAPIN 1949, dated 13 December 1948, subject: Responsibilities of Japanese Government Relative to Physical Examination, Immunization, Medical Care, Hospitalization and Other Benefits for Japanese Nationals Employed for the Occupation Forces.
2. SCAPIN 1949 is amended as follows.
a. Paragraph 7g is changed to read: Immunization. In addition to the requirements of the Preventive Vaccination Law, the following immunizations are required:
Initial Immunization Reimmunization
Smallpox At time of employment except where certification of successful vaccinations within previous six months is presented. Annually, on or about 1 November, except where employment and vaccination were accomplished during the previous six months.
Typhus At time of employment booster only, where certification of previous inoculation is furnished. Annually on or about 1 November except where employment and inoculation were accomplished during the previous six months.
b. The following paragraphs are added:
(8) The provision of this SCAPIN shall be applicable to all employees employed by the Japanese Government for duty with the Occupation Forces, including both Japanese and Foreign Nationals.
(9) The responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the activities of interested agencies in the administration of the requirements of this SCAPIN shall be centralized in a single agency of the Japanese Government.
FOR THE SUPREME COMMANDER:
K. W. BUSH,
Brigadier General, AGD,
Adjutant General.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS
APO 500
8 December 1949
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: Supplement to Information of General Application Pertaining to Memorandum to Japanese Government, SCAPIN 1949 File AG 701 (23 Aug 48)PH, General Headquarters, SCAP, dated 13 December 1948 and Amended by SCAPIN 1949/1 dated 8 December 1949, Subject: Responsibilities of Japanese Government Relative to Physical Examinations, Immunizations, Medical Care, Hospitalization and Other Benefits for Japanese Nationals Employed for the Occupation Forces
1. The amendments in SCAPIN 1949/1 dated 8 December 49, pertain to immunizations, the designation of a single agency in the Japanese Government to be responsible for implementing the requirements of this SCAPIN, and inclusion of Foreign Nationals employed for duty with the Occupation Forces.
2. The immunization requirements have been expanded and coordinated with FEC Circular 8, dated 2 March 1948, which is now being revised. This circular is applicable to personnel of any nationality whose work brings them into contact with Occupation personnel. In addition, the existing Japanese laws and regulations for immunization programs have been considered so as to avoid duplication of immunization requirements.
3. Amendment to SCAPIN 1949 now is applicable to Foreign Nationals employed by the Japanese Government for duty with the Occupation Forces; mention of such employees was previously inadvertently omitted.
4. Experience has indicated the necessity of having one agency of the Japanese Government assume over-all responsibility for the program. The amendment so directs the Japanese Government.
K. B. BUSH,
Brigadier General, AGD
Adjutant General.
DISTRIBUTION
Same as SCAPIN 1949/1, less
Japanese Government
