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Humans are exposed to thousands of pathogens every day. The immune system is continuously working to protect us against them, and its activity goes unnoticed. Vaccination helps the body’s immune system recognise and combat threats.

Vaccination results in the development of immunity similar to that of an infectious disease. This means that the human body is able to eradicate harmful micro-organisms before they multiply en mass when later exposed to the disease. This is how vaccination prevents the spread of infections.

The need for vaccination depends on a number of factors:

  • which infectious diseases the person has already had
  • which vaccinations they have already had
  • what their work-related risks are
  • whether there are dangerous disease outbreaks in Estonia
  • where they plan to travel in the near future

For any questions about vaccinations, please contact your Confido family doctor or general practitioner, who will arrange new vaccinations for you, if needed.

Vaccination against SARS coronavirus

COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, characterised by acute severe respiratory syndrome. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or exhales. It can also be contracted by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the mouth, eyes or nose with contaminated hands. In most cases, the disease presents with mild cold-like symptoms, but it can also cause respiratory difficulties and pneumonia. The disease is most severe in elderly individuals with underlying chronic conditions.

Vaccination against COVID-19 during the autumn-winter season of 2024/2025 is recommended for the following risk groups, provided that at least six months have passed since their last vaccination/infection, or if they have not yet been vaccinated and/or infected:

  • people aged 60 and older
  • children and adults in risk groups
  • pregnant women

You can check if you belong to a risk group in the Health Portal, where a COVID-19 vaccination recommendation will be added if applicable (except for pregnant women).

Vaccination is not necessary for children and adults aged 18-59 who are not in a risk group. People outside the target groups will only be vaccinated if a healthcare professional determines that it is justified based on the patient’s health risks.

To receive an assessment from a healthcare professional, please book an appointment with a nurse.

PLEASE NOTE! If the nurse determines that vaccination is not indicated, the fee for the nurse’s consultation will not be refunded.

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).

Vaccination information leaflet

For more information, please visit the website of the Health Board: