We follow THL’s recommendations and prioritisation for seasonal vaccinations, with details to be confirmed in due course.
Healthy individuals under 65 without underlying conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 do not require an additional booster dose. The previously recommended three vaccine doses, together with any COVID-19 infections, continue to offer strong protection.
Who belongs to the risk groups?
- Elderly individuals living in care homes or receiving regular home care
- All individuals aged 65 and over
- People of all ages with severe immunodeficiency
- Individuals aged 18 and over with conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19. Please visit the THL website for a detailed list of conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19(Link leads to external service)
We offer COVID-19 vaccinations free of charge only to those in the risk groups.
In Helsinki, the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine is used.
How to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment
- You can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the Maisa service or by calling your local health station.
- Bring your Kela card or another form of ID to the vaccination appointment.
Please note that a penalty fee is charged to people over 18 for missed appointments and appointments that have not been cancelled in time. Read more about how to cancel your appointment
Available times in Maisa are limited, so we recommend booking early.
- Visit www.maisa.fi (Link leads to external service) or open the Maisa app.
- Log in using strong identification (online banking credentials, mobile certificate, or certificate card).
- Open the Menu, then select Appointment Booking > Book an Appointment > Health Station Appointment Booking. Please note: You can only book appointments at your own health station.
- Select Coronavirus Vaccination. If you wish, you can also receive the flu vaccine during the same appointment.
- Choose a suitable time from the available options.
- Press the Confirm appointment button.
- You can view the details of your upcoming appointments on the Events page in Maisa.
Strong identification is required to log into Maisa (online banking credentials, mobile certificate, or certificate card). Individuals over the age of 10 can log into Maisa using their own credentials.
Please note: In Maisa, you can manage matters on behalf of your child. You can also act on behalf of an adult relative if they have authorised you to do so. Read more about acting on behalf of a child or relative
Please note: Each person receiving a vaccination must have their own appointment.
You can also book a vaccination appointment by calling your local health station’s phone service. Each health station has its own phone number, which you can find on the station’s page. Find your local health station
Phone service opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 8.00–16.00
- Fridays and the day before public holidays, 8.00–15.00
If the lines are busy, you can leave a callback request. We aim to return your call the same day between 8.00 and 16.00. If we are unable to reach you on the first attempt, we will try again. Callbacks may also take place on weekends between 8.00 and 16.00.
Please note: You may handle matters over the phone on behalf of your child. You can also act on behalf of an adult relative if a written authorisation has been provided. Read more about acting on behalf of a child or relative at health stations
Vaccinations in institutions, home care, maternity clinics, and school and student health care
Hospitals, senior centres, service homes and home care services, as well as maternity clinics, schools and educational institutions in Helsinki, are responsible for vaccinating their own clients.
- Hospital wards, senior centres and service homes in Helsinki administer vaccinations to their own clients.
- Clients receiving home care and their informal carers who fall within the vaccination recommendations will receive the vaccine through home care services.
- Home care services will contact eligible clients to arrange the vaccinations, including clients receiving outsourced home care services.
- Vaccinations for this group typically begin in early autumn.
- Booster COVID-19 vaccinations are available for pregnant people at the Ruoholahti and Malmi units.
- Appointments can be booked through the maternity and child health clinic phone service, tel. +358 9 310 55530,(Link starts a phone call) Monday to Friday 8.00–14.00.
- Children aged 6 months to 15 years with severe immunodeficiency may receive a COVID-19 booster vaccination if recommended by specialised health care.
- Vaccinations are given at the Ruoholahti and Malmi units.
- Appointments can be booked through the maternity and child health clinic phone service, tel. +358 9 310 55530(Link starts a phone call) , Monday to Friday 8.00–14.00.
- Students with severe immunodeficiency can inquire about vaccination appointments from the centralised student health care service.
- Contact: tel. +358 50 310 5547(Link starts a phone call)
- Students who belong to a risk group or are eligible for vaccination due to a close contact will receive the vaccination at their own school.
- For more information about vaccinations at your school, please contact the school nurse.
