Helsinki continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines to 1st–5th-graders (7–11-year-olds) at the Jätkäsaari vaccination and Malmi vaccination points. The vaccination is only by appointment.
The quickest way to book a vaccination appointment is online at bookcovidvaccine.fi(Link leads to external service). You can also book an appointment by calling tel. +358 9 310 46300 (Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00).
Vaccinations are offered to 1st–5th-graders on Tuesdays. You can find the locations of the vaccination points at hel.fi/vaccination.
1st–5th-graders are offered the first and second vaccine doses. The second dose is administered 6 to 12 weeks after the first.
Consent of both guardians is required for vaccinating a child
A child with two guardians cannot come in for the vaccine with only one guardian’s consent – a written consent form signed by both guardians is required. The consent form can be printed
from the THL website(Link leads to external service).
Vaccination for those who have recovered from COVID-19
The first dose of the vaccine can be given to children 4 to 6 months after recovery from COVID-19. If the child has been diagnosed with a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection less than 6 weeks after the first dose, a second dose is recommended at the earliest 4 to 6 months after the infection. If there is a gap of more than 6 weeks between the first dose and the infection, the second dose is not necessary for protection.
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. The vaccine for children is Pfizer 10 micrograms/dose. Vaccination is voluntary and free of charge.
Further information
- THL – Coronavirus
vaccinations for children and young people(Link leads to external service) - Vaccination of Helsinkians – coronavaccination-en.hel.fi
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