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A single-dose basic series recommends for individuals who have not previously received COVID-19 vaccinations.  

A single-dose basic series is recommended for:  

  • persons aged 18 and over  

For those with severe immunodeficiency, starting from 6 months of age, a two-dose basic series is recommended. For persons who have received a stem cell transplant: 2–3 doses based on the individual’s situation. (in Finnish:  Voimakkaasti immuunipuutteisten koronarokotukset – THL)

Basic series vaccinations are recommended regardless of how many times one has had COVID-19-infection.  

For healthy persons under the age of 65, the basic series provides good protection against severe COVID-19, and booster doses are not needed.  

COVID-19 booster doses and schedule

Administration of the 2024 booster vaccines will begin in August, and vaccinations will be carried out in three phases. The vaccines are free of charge for target groups. Booster vaccines will be given during the fall of 2024. 

THL recommends booster doses for the following target groups:  

In the first phase, during August-September, vaccines are offered to:  

  • elderly residents of care homes or elderly clients who use home care services regularly; 
  • persons aged 80 and over; and 
  • persons of all ages with severe immunodeficiency. 

 
In the second phase, during September-October, vaccines are offered to:  

  • persons aged 75–79 

The following groups are offered booster doses alongside flu vaccinations from 21st of October 2024:  

  • persons aged 65 and older  

 
A booster dose may also be needed for others under special circumstances, based on individual consideration and medical risk assessment.  

For those with severe immunodeficiency, booster doses may be given based on the treating physician’s individual assessment.  

Effect of previous illness or previous COVID-19 vaccine dose on booster doses  

Vaccination is recommended for target groups regardless of how many booster doses person has previously received or how many times they have had COVID-19-infection. 

It is recommended to have at least six months between the previous COVID-19 vaccine dose and the booster dose. 

We recommend that persons who have had COVID-19 receive the vaccine no earlier than 6 months after recovering from the illness. 

If an individual contracted the disease this summer (2024), they do not need a booster dose for protection during the fall or winter of 2024–2025. If necessary, the vaccine can be given under special circumstances based on individual consideration.  

What vaccines are used and what do they contain? 

In Finland, Comirnaty JN.1 -mRNA -vaccines are used for different age groups.  

Appointment bookings

In the first phase, during August-September, vaccines are offered to:  

  • elderly residents of care homes or elderly clients who use home care services regularly; 
  • persons aged 80 and over; and 
  • persons of all ages with severe immunodeficiency. 

In the second phase, during September-October, vaccines are offered to:  

  • persons aged 75–79  

In the third phase, starting from October 21st, vaccines are offered to:  

Book a vaccination appointment by calling Care Needs Assessment.

Care Needs Assessment

Call us for help on assessing your situation and guidance on our services.
Open Monday–Thursday from 08:00–15:00 and Fridays 08:00–14:00 (Variations between Municipalities may occur).
The number for a care needs assessment in Kristinestad is 06-218 6019 .

Jakobstad, Larsmo, Pedersöre och Nykarleby, 06 781 0330, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8-14.