Updated: Coronavirus vaccine available to all 5–11-year-olds

Updated 30th January 2021

Following the Government’s amendment to the decree on Covid-19 vaccinations, the coronavirus vaccine is now available to everyone aged 5 or over in Finland. The decree entered into force on 23 December 2021. Previously, the vaccine was only offered to 5–11-year-olds who are at risk of severe coronavirus disease.

You can book an appointment for a child online at bookcovidvaccine.fi(external link, opens in a new window) or by calling our call-back number +358 9 81634800 (Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00).

Children must always be accompanied by at least one adult. In Espoo, 5–11-year-olds can only get vaccinated if they have a consent form signed by all guardians. You must bring a signed printout of the consent form with you to the vaccination site. Please discuss the vaccination with your child in advance to hear their opinion on getting the vaccine.

Print the form here: Guardian’s consent for a vaccination of a minor against COVID-19.(external link, opens in a new window)

For the time being, coronavirus vaccines will not be administered at schools. In Espoo, school nurses will vaccinate children in January at the Tapiola Health Centre, Lintuvaara and Espoon keskus vaccination sites, and the Iso Omena maternity and child health clinic. You have to book an appointment to visit the vaccination sites.

When using the online appointment booking system, you can find all vaccination sites and available appointments by selecting “Espoo”. You will receive directions to the vaccination site together with the confirmation message.

• New decree on coronavirus vaccinations in effect from 23 December – coronavirus vaccinations may be offered to children aged 5-11(external link, opens in a new window)

• Coronavirus vaccinations for children and young people(external link, opens in a new window)