Coronavirus vaccinations for Helsinki residents
Getting the vaccine: to whom and when?
How to book an appointment for a coronavirus vaccination
Frequently asked questions
Going to the vaccination
After the vaccination
Where do I get the EU Digital COVID Certificate?
Information about coronavirus vaccinations in different languages
Vaccinations for children and young people
NB: The booster dose for people aged 65 years and older, risk groups and people with severe immunodeficiency will be administered with a booked appointment when at least three months have passed since the previous dose or recovery from COVID-19. Read more here.
To other groups a fourth vaccine dose is not administered if you have already received three doses and recovered from COVID-19. Information about vaccination for those who have recovered from COVID-19.
NB: Be sure to come to your scheduled appointment on time. However, we do not recommend coming too much in advance. We kindly ask you to wear a face mask at the vaccination points.
First and second doses of the coronavirus vaccine are offered 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 +358 9 310 46300 (weekdays 8.00–16.00).
Third doses are offered 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 doses are offered 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
Fifth doses are offered to
- People aged 12 years and older suffering from severe immunodeficiency, also without appointment
The targeted booster vaccine is administered in autumn/early winter to
- people aged 65 years and older, only by appointment
- people aged 18 years and older who belong to risk groups, only by appointment
- people aged 12 and older suffering from severe immunodeficiency, only by appointment
For booster vaccine target groups, it does not matter how many vaccines the person has received or how many times they may have had the coronavirus disease.
Book a vaccination appointment at maisa.fi or in the Maisa app
You can also book an appointment by calling +358 9 310 46300 on weekdays from 8.00–16.00.
We have a callback service. If we can’t answer your call immediately, your number is saved and we will call you back within three days from +358 9 310 46300 or +358 9 310 10020. We return calls also in the evenings and on weekends.
Vaccination is free and voluntary.
Updated 30.11.2022
