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Annual Infection Prevention Poster Contest in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced an exciting opportunity for elementary school students to participate in the annual infection prevention poster contest for the fiscal year 2023. This initiative is designed to encourage children to understand the importance of infection control and share their learned experiences and actions on this critical topic.

Contest Theme

The theme for this year's contest is "Infection Prevention You Can Do by Yourself." Participants are encouraged to create posters that reflect their personal experiences and actions regarding infection prevention, possibly in collaboration with their parents or close adults. Examples of what students might illustrate include:

• - Precautions they take for themselves and loved ones.
• - Creative methods they use to prevent the spread of infections.

Additional Resources: The Tokyo iCDC has provided a handbook and informative videos related to daily infection prevention and control measures to aid participants in their creative processes. This includes:

• - Handbook: Daily Infection Prevention Handbook - Protect Yourself and Loved Ones
• - Video: Infection Prevention at Home

Eligibility Criteria

The contest has two categories based on grade levels:

• - Lower Grade Division: Open to first to third graders from municipal or private elementary schools and special support schools in Tokyo.
• - Upper Grade Division: Open to fourth to sixth graders from the same educational institutions.

Note: Entries from other grades will not be considered for evaluation.

Submission Details

Participants must use a specific format for their artwork:

• - Poster Size: Shikishi (approximately 39 cm x 54 cm), to be oriented vertically.
• - Any coloring materials are allowed, providing students with the freedom to express their creativity.

Note: Posters submitted horizontally will not be accepted.

Submission Address (Mail Only)

Entries should be mailed to:
Steward Co., Ltd.
3-37-6 Okamoto, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0076, Japan
Attn: Annual Infection Prevention Poster Contest Office

Contest Timeline

Entries will be accepted from July 21, 2023 (Tuesday) until September 30, 2023 (Wednesday). Submissions must arrive by the deadline.

Selection Process

Each category will select one best entry and up to five excellent entries. The awards ceremony is scheduled for late January 2024 during the iCDC Forum.
For reference, you can view last year's iCDC Forum via this link: 2022 Forum Highlights

Utilization of Winning Entries

Winning posters will be turned into panels for display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government headquarters, serving as a vital tool for spreading awareness about infection control methods.

Additional Information

For more details about this contest, participants may refer to the following resources:
1. Contest Flyer for Formation and Guidelines
2. Tokyo Metropolitan Health Bureau Homepage

This initiative aligns with the 2050 Tokyo Strategy, particularly emphasizing the establishment of a resilient healthcare system that can withstand emergencies.