Vaccination

The flu vaccine protects effectively against influenza. The flu is an acute viral infection that usually spreads through droplets released by sneezing or coughing. The disease is extremely dangerous for infants, young children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

We recommend that both adults and children starting from 6 months of age get vaccinated every autumn against seasonal flu outbreaks.

Adults and children aged six months to 17 years receive one injection. A child under nine years of age who has not been previously vaccinated against influenza, or who has received only one dose during a previous season, should receive a second injection after 4 weeks. Seasonal immunity develops 2–3 weeks after vaccination.

All vaccinations done at Confido are recorded in your vaccination passport, which we ask you to take with you when you come to get vaccinated. If necessary, we will issue a new vaccination passport for an additional fee (€10).

For the 2025/2026 season, the following groups are eligible for free flu vaccinations under the national immunisation programme:

• children aged 6 months to 7 years (inclusive)
• children between 7 and 18 years of age who are at risk due to medical conditions (such as heart and vascular disease, oncological disease, immunodeficiency, diabetes or obstructive lung disease)
• pregnant women
• people aged 60 and over
• people receiving general or special care services or community living services
• adults with underlying diseases or health conditions that increase the risk of severe illness (risk group status can be checked on the Estonian Health Portal)

A nasal flu vaccine is also available for children. This is a paid vaccine, not covered by the national system.