Vaccination

TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS VACCINATION

We provide vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis throughout the year for both adults and children from 1 year of age. Complete tick-borne encephalitis vaccination consists of three doses. The first two doses are administered with an interval of 1-3 months, and the third dose is given up to a year later. After the first two doses, immunity is established, but it only lasts for one season. The third dose extends immunity, and thereafter, a booster dose is required every 3 years, with subsequent booster doses at 5-year intervals.

Additional information is available on the website www.vaktsineeri.ee.

INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINATION

Influenza or flu is a viral and often severe illness characterized by a sudden onset, high fever (38 °C and above), and may include symptoms such as cough, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, or difficulty breathing. The most effective protection against the flu is achieved by vaccination The best time to get vaccinated is in October and November, but you can get the shot throughout the flu season. Immunity develops within 2 to 3 weeks after the vaccination, and its effect lasts up to a year.

Individuals at high-risk are entitled to free influenza vaccination.

High-risk individuals include:

• children aged 6 months to 7 years (included);
• children older than 7 years who belong to the high-risk group due to their health condition (children and adolescents with heart and vascular diseases, oncological diseases, immunodeficiency, diabetes, or obstructive lung disease);
• pregnant women;
• individuals aged 60 and over;
• individuals receiving general and special care services.

People who are not in the high-risk group must pay for vaccination themselves.

Children under 9 years old who have not been previously vaccinated against seasonal flu require two doses initially, with the second dose administered at least 4 weeks later. Children and adolescents who are at high-risk due to illness should consult their treating physician before vaccination.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

Individuals in the high-risk group are invited to be vaccinated: 

• individuals aged 60+
• children and adults with risk diseases. This applies if more than 6 months have passed since their last vaccination or COVID-19 infection.

Additional information is available on the website www.vaktsineeri.ee.