Vaccinations

Vaccinations under the national vaccination programme

Vaccinations, such as tetanus and polio vaccinations, are administered at nurses' appointments in accordance with the national vaccination programme.

Children under school age are vaccinated at child health clinics. School-age children and students are vaccinated through school and student health care.

Vaccinations for pregnant women are administered at maternity clinics, with the exception of COVID-19 vaccinations given at a health and social services centre.

Adults must themselves ensure that their vaccinations are up to date and book an appointment for vaccination with a nurse at a health and social services centre.

Finnish Institute for Heath and Welfare: National vaccination programme

Where and how to get vaccinated?

Book a vaccination appointment for a child or adolescent at a child health clinic or school or student health care.

Services for children, young people and families
Appointments for adults are booked at a maternity clinic or a health and social services centre either by phone or through digital services (OmaPirha). Adults can also receive many vaccinations through their own occupational health care service.

Health and social services centres

Does the service cost money?

Vaccinations under the national vaccination programme are voluntary and free of charge. Vaccines outside the national vaccination programme are subject to a fee. Vaccination counselling and vaccination services, however, are free of charge.

Finnish Institute for Heath and Welfare: Infectious diseases and vaccinations

Vaccinations for travellers and special vaccines

When planning a trip abroad, you should check in advance if you need vaccinations for your trip. It may take weeks to develop adequate vaccine protection, and achieving full protection may require multiple doses.

Contact your occupational health care service or your own health and social services centre to get the necessary vaccination prescriptions.

Note! If you live in Tampere or Orivesi, please contact The special vaccinations unit. It is located in Tampere (Building called Sarvis):

The special vaccinations unit

At the special vaccinations unit (Infectious disease control), you can receive specific vaccinations such as the yellow fever vaccine, and the unit can also assess your need for malaria medication.

For vaccinations and traveller health advice, you need to book an appointment in advance. You can make an appointment by phone during call times or by visiting the office during its opening hours.

Contact information

Phone number: 03 384 5150, Mon–Thu 8.30–11 and Fri 9–11
Address: Hatanpäänkatu 3 (Sarvis, Building B, 3rd floor), 33900 Tampere