Coronavirus vaccinations for children
Vaccinations for children aged 5–11 are given with and without an appointment at Hämeenkatu Maternity Clinic (Hämeenkatu 4) on March, April and May:
- On Sunday 5 Mars from 9:00 to 15:00
- On Sunday 16 April from 9:00 to 15:00
- On Sunday 28 May from 9:00 to 15:00
Vaccinating a child requires the consent of the child's guardian or both guardians, to be given either in writing, or orally on the spot.
Guardian's consent to the vaccination of an underage person for coronavirus (PDF, in Finnish)
BOOK A VACCINATION APPOINTMENT
One appointment is sufficient for the vaccination of one person only.
(Turku residents over 16 years of age)
ETERVEYSPALVELUT
CANCELLING AN APPOINTMENT
If you cannot make it to your appointment and it must be cancelled:
Through eTerveyspalvelut no later than 24 hours before the appointment. Cancellation of the appointment is below the appointment.
After cancelling the appointment, you can book a new appointment online through eTerveyspalvelut.
Coronavirus Vaccinations in Turku:
Frequently asked questions:
- Vaccinations are voluntary and
free of charge. - Frequently asked questions about coronavirus vaccines for children and young people (THL)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus vaccinations
Further information:
- Coronavirus vaccinations for children and young people (THL)
- High-risk groups among children aged 5-11: Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus vaccinations for children and young people (THL.fi)
- Coronavirus vaccinations are offered to all those five years of age and over.
- Vaccinating a child requires the consent of the child's guardian or both guardians, to be given either in writing, or orally on the spot.
Guardian's consent to the vaccination of an underage person for coronavirus (PDF, in Finnish)
- The coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5-11 is the BioNTech-Pfizerin Comirnaty vaccine, of which a preparation containing a smaller dose is used specifically for this age group.
- The vaccination is voluntary and free of charge.
The second Coronavirus vaccination of children
- Children can receive the second vaccine 6 weeks after the first vaccine. Make sure you have at least 6 weeks of your child's first vaccine.
- You can book an appointment electronically through Electronic Health Care Services or participate in pop up vaccinations without an appointment.
Vaccinations for children at Hämeenkatu Maternity Clinic in 2023
Corona vaccinations are available for children aged 5–11 with and without an appointment at Hämeenkatu Maternity Clinic (Hämeenkatu 4) on Mars, April and May:
- On Sunday 5 March from 9:00 to 15:00
- On Sunday 16 April from 9:00 to 15:00
- On Sunday 28 May from 9:00 to 15:00
You can book an appointment for all the vaccination events. You can book an appointment electronically through Electronic Health Care Services. One appointment is sufficient for the vaccination of one person only.
Most common side effects of coronavirus vaccines for children are mild and short-term
Based on gathered information, the most common side effects for children have been similar to those among vaccine recipients 12 years and older. Most of the side effects are mild and of short duration, such as redness and swelling at the point of injection, fever, headache and fatigue, muscle aches, and chills.
By taking the vaccine, a child can protect both themselves and people close to them from coronavirus disease, and especially its severe forms. Although children rarely come down with severe coronavirus disease, a clinical picture requiring hospitalisation, prolonged symptoms, or secondary diseases may also affect children.
What needs to be considered when arriving for a vaccination?
- Come without coronavirus symptoms
- Practice good hand hygiene
- Take your Kela card with you
- Wear a shirt that is easy to remove
- After the vaccination be prepared to wait at the vaccination spot for about 15 minutes