Influenza vaccinations for children aged from 6 months to 6 years
Children between 6 months and 6 years of age and the parents of children under 6 months of age receive an influenza vaccination either in connection with their own child health clinic appointment, at an vaccination appointment booked for the clinic separately, or at influenza vaccination events organised at child health clinics. Please check the details of your municipality of residence, as the practices vary from region to region.
The vaccine is a VaxigripTetra influenza vaccine administered as an injection. Alternatively, Fluenz nasal spray vaccine may be administered to children aged from 2 to 6 years.
If you have questions about vaccinations or want to give feedback, please contact the health centre in your municipality of residence. Alternatively, you can also contact us through our feedback form.
Vaccination of a minor child requires the consent of the parents, if the child is not capable of making the decision himself/herself. If the consent to vaccination has been given previously, influenza vaccination does not require a new consent to vaccination.
- A child who has not received an influenza vaccine before will need two (2) injected doses of the influenza vaccine this year. The interval between the first and second dose should be at least four (4) weeks.
- A child who has received only one injected dose of the vaccine will need two (2) injected doses of the influenza vaccine this year.
- If a child has previously received a total of two (2) doses of any influenza vaccine or one (1) dose of nasal spray vaccine, only one (1) dose is now sufficient. This applies also if the doses have been administered during different influenza seasons.
- If a child has received one (1) dose of nasal spray vaccine, only one (1) dose is now sufficient.
A second dose (2) may be administered when at least four (4) weeks have passed after the previous dose.
If the egg allergy is mild or regular, and your child has not had a serious allergic reaction to egg, he/she may be vaccinated against influenza normally at the child health clinic or at school. Influenza vaccinations are recommended for children aged from 6 months to 6 years as well as for people at risk of serious influenza complications and the people close to them.
If your child has had a life-threatening reaction to egg in the past and has an adrenaline pen in use in case of a severe reaction, he/she may be vaccinated against influenza, but the vaccination is carried out in outpatient settings and there is a two-hour follow-up period after the vaccination.
Vaccination locations, times and booking of an appointment
Vaccinations against influenza and COVID-19 will be administered in your municipality of residence. The municipality-specific information will be updated as the vaccinations proceed.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Aura
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Vaccination events
Maternity and child health clinic of Kaarina main health station
- Sunday 24 November 2024
- Thursday 19 December from 8.15 to 11.00 am.
- Sunday 12 January 2025
- Thursday 16 January from 12.30 to 3.30 pm.
Littoinen child health clinic
- Friday 29 November 2024 from 8.15 to 11.15 am.
- Monday 2 December 2024 from 1.45 to 3.45 pm.
- Wednesday 11 December 2024 from 8.15 to 11.15 am.
- Tuesday 17 December 2024 from 8.15 to 11.15 am.
Piikkiö
- Thursday 28 November 2024 from 12.30 to 3.45 pm.
Piispanlähde
- Wednesday 4 December 2024 from 12.30 to 3.30 pm.
- Wednesday 18 December 2024 from 12.30 to 3.30 pm.
Influenza vaccinations for children who are clients at a child health clinic will be administered at Kemiönsaari child health clinic and at Taalintehdas local service point.
The starting date for the vaccinations will be notified later.
Further information
Please let the vaccination nurse know if your child is severely allergic to egg.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Koski Tl
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Booking an appointment
For pop-up days, see schedule under “Vaccination events”.
Bookings by phone: telephone machine tel. 02 461 2518, Mon-Fri from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Uusikaupunki health centre
- Child health clinic, Taivassalo health station
- Child health clinic, Vehmaa health station
- Child health clinic, Pyhäranta health station
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events without appointment
Target group: children and families
- Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Taivassalo child health clinic
- Friday 29 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Vehmaa child health clinic
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should make their own personal vaccination appointment. An appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccination, Laitila
Vaccination site
Child health clinic, Laitila health centre
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should book their own personal vaccination appointment. The appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Lieto
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Loimaa
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Marttila
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Masku
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Masku health centre
- Child health clinic, Nousiainen health centre (terveystalo)
- Child health clinic, Mynämäki health centre
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events
There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should book their own personal vaccination appointment. The appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Mynämäki
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Masku health centre
- Child health clinic, Nousiainen health centre (terveystalo)
- Child health clinic, Mynämäki health centre
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events
There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should book their own personal vaccination appointment. The appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Naantali
In the case of children and young people, an electronic services agreement and/or a suomi.fi e-authorisation is necessary in order to use electronic services. You will find instructions for drawing up such authorisation on the eTerveyspalvelut-site (in Finnish).
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Starting date for vaccinations
Vaccinations for child health clinic clients will start in the week beginning on 21 October 2024.
Vaccination days by appointment
Target group: children aged from 6 months to 6 years and families
There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
The vaccine will be administered during a pre-booked visit to the child health clinic.
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Kela card makes identification easier, so please bring it with you to the appointment.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Nousiainen
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Masku health centre
- Child health clinic, Nousiainen health centre (terveystalo)
- Child health clinic, Mynämäki health centre
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events
There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should book their own personal vaccination appointment. The appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Oripää
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Vaccination events
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024 from 8.15 to 10.15 am.
- Thursday 5 December 2024 from 8.15 to 10.15 am.
- Thursday 12 December 2024 from 2.15 to 4.00 pm.
- Wednesday 18 December 2024 from 8.15 to 10.15 am.
- Tuesday 7 January 2025 from 2.15 to 4.00 pm.
Influenza vaccinations for child health clinic clients will be administered at the service points of individual child health clinics.
Booking an appointment
You can book an appointment through your own public health nurse or the electronic booking system (eTerveyspalvelut).
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Parainen
In the case of children and young people, an electronic services agreement and/or a suomi.fi e-authorisation is necessary in order to use electronic services. You will find instructions for drawing up such authorisation on the eTerveyspalvelut-site (in Finnish).
Further information
Please let the vaccination nurse know if your child is severely allergic to egg.
Booking an appointment
For pop-up days, see schedule under “Vaccination events”.
Bookings by phone: telephone machine tel. 02 461 2518, Mon-Fri from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Uusikaupunki health centre
- Child health clinic, Taivassalo health station
- Child health clinic, Vehmaa health station
- Child health clinic, Pyhäranta health station
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events without appointment
Target group: children and families
- Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Taivassalo child health clinic
- Friday 29 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Vehmaa child health clinic
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should make their own personal vaccination appointment. An appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Pöytyä
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Further information
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Raisio
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Starting date for vaccinations
Vaccinations for child health clinic clients will start in the week beginning on 21 October 2024.
Vaccination days by appointment
Target group: children aged from 6 months to 6 years and families
There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
The vaccine will be administered during a pre-booked visit to the child health clinic.
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Kela card makes identification easier, so please bring it with you to the appointment.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Rusko
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through your own public health nurse.
Starting date for vaccinations
Vaccinations for child health clinic clients will start in the week beginning on 21 October 2024.
Vaccination days by appointment
Target group: children aged from 6 months to 6 years and families
Raisio: There are currently no vaccination events.
Rusko: There are currently no vaccination events.
Vahto: There are currently no vaccination events.
Further information
The vaccine will be administered during a pre-booked visit to the child health clinic.
For children aged 2 to 6 years, the Fluenz vaccine will be administered, if available.
Kela card makes identification easier, so please bring it with you to the appointment.
Children who are clients of a child health clinic will be vaccinated by appointment at child health clinics or at health stations.
Further infoarmation
If your child has an egg allergy, you should book an appointment for a vaccination by phone, tel. 02 772 3605 Mon-Thu 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Children who are clients of a child health clinic will be vaccinated at their child health clinic or at specific vaccination events.
Vaccination events
Tuesday 10 December 2024 from 2.00 to 5.00 pm.
Booking an appointment
For pop-up days, see schedule under “Vaccination events”.
Bookings by phone: telephone machine tel. 02 461 2518, Mon-Fri from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Uusikaupunki health centre
- Child health clinic, Taivassalo health station
- Child health clinic, Vehmaa health station
- Child health clinic, Pyhäranta health station
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events without appointment
Target group: children and families
- Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Taivassalo child health clinic
- Friday 29 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Vehmaa child health clinic
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should make their own personal vaccination appointment. An appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
At the maternity and child health clinics, influenza vaccinations will be administered during regular appointments and also at other fixed visits. Influenza vaccinations will be administered at vaccination events on Sundays and at school buildings on two weekday evenings.
Booking an appointment
Online booking: Influenza vaccinations, Turku
Bookings by phone: tel. 02 266 2223
Starting date for vaccinations
13 October 2024
Vaccination events
- Sunday 1 December 2024 from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Syvälahti child health clinic, (by appointment)
- Friday 6 December 2024 from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Hämeenkatu child health clinic (no appointment needed)
- Sunday 15 December 2024 from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm, Mäntymäki (by appointment)
- Sunday 12 January 2025 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Pansio (by appointment)
- Sunday 9 February 2025 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Varissuo (by appointment)
Vaccinations for children with severe egg allergy
There are currently no vaccination dates.
Booking an appointment
For pop-up days, see schedule under “Vaccination events”.
Bookings by phone: telephone machine tel. 02 461 2518, Mon-Fri from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Uusikaupunki health centre
- Child health clinic, Taivassalo health station
- Child health clinic, Vehmaa health station
- Child health clinic, Pyhäranta health station
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events without appointment
Target group: children and families
- Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Taivassalo child health clinic
- Friday 29 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Vehmaa child health clinic
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should make their own personal vaccination appointment. An appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.
Booking an appointment
For pop-up days, see schedule under “Vaccination events”.
Bookings by phone: telephone machine tel. 02 461 2518, Mon-Fri from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Vaccination site
- Child health clinic, Uusikaupunki health centre
- Child health clinic, Taivassalo health station
- Child health clinic, Vehmaa health station
- Child health clinic, Pyhäranta health station
Starting date for vaccinations
Week beginning on 28 October
Vaccination events without appointment
Target group: children and families
- Tuesday 26 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Taivassalo child health clinic
- Friday 29 November from 8.00 to 9.15 am, Vehmaa child health clinic
Further information
Individuals with severe egg allergies should make their own personal vaccination appointment. An appointment should be made with a nurse to arrange for a two-hour monitoring. Persons with severe allergies will not be vaccinated during pop-up days. The appointment must take place during office hours, between 9.00 am. and 2.00 pm. As the monitoring period is two hours, no vaccinations can be administered later on (for example at 3 pm), because the duty doctor will no longer be available.