Helsinki starts to vaccinate 12-15 age group at schools

The City of Helsinki will begin vaccinating children and young people belonging to the 12-15 age group, said the City in a press release on Tuesday.

The children will receive the coronavirus vaccination at Finnish-language schools starting from 12 August and at Swedish-language schools starting from 17 August.

The vaccination is provided at schools to everyone aged 12–15 regardless of their municipality of residence.

Booster shots are also administered at the schools after 8–12 weeks.

Children and young people aged 12–15 can also choose to get vaccinated at vaccination points by appointment.

In such cases, the booster shot is also administered at the vaccination point. If a guardian wants to be present, the vaccination is administered at a vaccination point.

Secondary education students aged 15 and older can also receive the coronavirus vaccination at a vaccination point by appointment.

Appointment booking for people aged 12–15 at vaccination points started on Monday. Minors can book the appointment themselves. A guardian can also book the appointment for a minor.

The easiest way to make a vaccination appointment is to do it online or by making an appointment over phone call.

Vaccination points in Helsinki are located in Jätkäsaari, Malmi, Messukeskus and Myllypuro.

Children and young people are administered a vaccine by Moderna or Pzifer.

Children aged 12 and older can decide whether they want to have the vaccination if a healthcare professional administering the vaccine deems them able to make the decision based on their age and development level.

If a young person does not want to or is not able to make the decision regarding their vaccination, administering the vaccine requires the guardians’ consent. Consent can be given with fulfilling rm.

Getting vaccinated is voluntary and free of charge.