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Vaccination against influenza and Covid-19 for priority groups

24th September 2024

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Vaccination against influenza and Covid-19 for priority groups

Priority groups:

  • All individuals 60 years and older

  • All children born 1.1.2020-30.6.2024 who have reached 6 months of age when vaccinated

  • All children and adults suffering from chronic heart, lung, kidney and liver disease, obesity, diabetes, malignancies and other immunosuppressive diseases

  • Women in childbearing

  • Healthcare professionals caring for individuals in high risk groups listed above

  • People at risk in the workplace due to the annual transmission of influenza and avian influenza

Call 470-3001 from 9:00 - 15:00 to make an appointment.

Covid-19 vaccination will be offered for people 60 years of age and older, as well as those who are advised by the medical advice to accept such vaccination.

Individuals outside of priority groups can book an appointment for influenza vaccination from October 28.