Vaccination of Helsinkians
Getting the vaccine: to whom and when?
How to book an appointment for a corona vaccination
Frequently asked questions
Going to the vaccination
After the vaccination
Where do I get the EU Digital COVID Certificate?
Information about corona vaccinations in different languages
Vaccinations for children and young people
NB: A fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will not be administered if you have received three doses and have been infected with the coronavirus. Read Information about vaccination for those who have recovered from COVID-19.
NB: The booster dose for people aged 65 years and older, risk groups 1 and 2 and people with immunodeficiency will be offered 31 October. Read more here.
NB: Please arrive for the vaccination at your own time. You shouldn't come well before your time. We recommend using a face mask at the vaccination points.
First and second corona vaccines are given to
- People aged 12 years and older, also without appointment
- Children in grades 1–5, only by appointment and with the guardians' written consent
- Children aged 5–7 years, only with the guardians' written consent and booked appointment. Book the appointment by calling 09 310 46300 (weekdays 8–16).
Third jabs are given to
- People aged 18 years and older, also without appointment
- The booking system has separate times reserved for risk groups and people aged 60 and older
- 12–17-year-olds suffering from severe immunodeficiency, also without appointment
- 12–17-year-olds who belong to risk groups, also without appointment
Fourth jabs are given to
- People aged 12 years and older suffering from severe immunodeficiency, also without appointment
- People aged 18 years and older who belong to risk groups, also without appointment
- People aged 60 years and older, also without appointment
NB! If you have been infected with the coronavirus and gotten vaccines, see more information here
Fifth jabs are given to
- People aged 12 years and older suffering from severe immunodeficiency, also without appointment
Book a vaccination appointment at bookcovidvaccine.fi
When you are booking the second, third or fourth vaccine, you must know when you received the previous vaccine. This information is available on your corona passport in My Kanta.
You can also book an appointment by calling 09 310 46300 on weekdays from 8–16.
A callback service is available. If we can’t answer your call immediately, your number is saved and we will call you back within three days from 09 310 46300 or 09 310 10020. We will also call back in the evenings and at the weekends.
The booking system has separate times reserved for risk groups.
Vaccination is free and voluntary.
Updated 26.9.2022
