Updated October 22: The flu vaccines are arriving at our health centers, and vaccinations for people in high-risk groups will be offered starting Monday, October 26. Appointments are now being made available through My Pages on Heilsuvera.

Vaccinations for people in priority groups were originally scheduled to begin on October 20, and health centers operated by Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins had already begun scheduling appointments. However, due to delays in vaccine delivery, appointments had to be postponed by a few days.

Flu vaccinations for people in high-risk groups will begin at all health centers operated by Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins on October 26.

The high-risk groups are:

• People age 60 and older.

• Children between 6 months and 5 years of age.

• Children and adults with chronic heart, lung, kidney, or liver conditions, obesity, diabetes, malignant diseases, or other conditions that weaken the immune system.

• Pregnant people.

• Healthcare professionals who care for people in high-risk groups.

• People who are considered at risk of contracting both seasonal influenza and avian influenza due to their work, as defined by the Chief Epidemiologist.

Vaccinations will be opened to other groups on Monday November 9.

Appointments for flu vaccinations must be booked through Heilsuvera.

Children ages 2–4 will receive nasal spray vaccines

During the week of November 2–6, children ages 2–4 will be offered flu vaccination using a nasal spray. No appointment is required. Health centers will hold open vaccination hours from 3 to 5 pm The nasal spray vaccine has already arrived in Iceland, so these vaccinations will not be delayed.

Older siblings who belong to a high-risk group are also welcome to receive the nasal spray vaccine.

Parents are welcome to stop by their health center with their children on the way home from preschool. Their favorite stuffed animal is welcome to come along for a nasal spray, too!