Starting from 18 January, children aged 5 to 7 will be vaccinated at the Itäkatu Family Centre (Tallinnanaukio 1) and Kallio Family Centre (Toinen linja 4 C). The vaccination is by appointment. The quickest way to book an appointment is to visit bookcovidvaccine.fi(Link leads to external service). You can also book an appointment by calling 09 310 46300 (weekdays 8:00–16:00).
If the child has had a coronavirus infection confirmed by a laboratory test, vaccination is recommended at the earliest 6 months after the confirmed infection.
Consent of both guardians is required for vaccinating a child
Vaccination requires the consent of both guardians. If the child comes in for a vaccine only with one guardian, a written consent form signed by the absent guardian must be presented. The consent form can be printed from the THL website by clicking here(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish).
Vaccination requires a valid form of ID
In order to get a vaccine, the child’s identity must be proven, for example, with an ID card or Kela card.
Children aged 5–7 will get the Biontech-Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine intended for this age group. More information on vaccines is available on the THL website(Link leads to external service). Getting a vaccine is voluntary and free of charge.
Pupils in grades 1–5 can get a vaccine at school or family centres
Pupils in grades 1 to 5 can get a vaccine at school starting next week. No appointment is needed for getting a vaccine at school. Pupils in grades 1 to 5 should primarily get their vaccine at school. If a guardian of a pupil in grades 3 to 5 wants to accompany the child or if the pupil is not at school at the time of the vaccination, they can get a vaccine at the Itäkatu and Kallio family centres by making an appointment.
Further information
- THL - Coronavirus vaccinations for children and young people(Link leads to external service)
- COVID-19 vaccination of Helsinkians – coronavaccination-en.hel.fi
- UNICEF – How to talk to your child about COVID-19?(Link leads to external service)8 tips (in Finnish)(Link leads to external service)
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