People aged 65 years and older are offered vaccination against influenza and covid-19
If you are 65 years or older, the Danish Health Authority recommends that you be vaccinated against influenza and covid-19.
High age is the biggest risk factor for becoming severely ill from influenza and covid-19. Your immune system naturally weakens with age. That is the reason why you as an older person, have an increased risk of becoming severely ill due to the flu or covid-19, even if you are otherwise in good health.
The risk of becoming severely ill due to the flu or covid-19 is greatest if you also suffer from illnesses such as heart or lung disease or diabetes, but the risk is also higher for elderly people who are otherwise healthy. You can end up more weakened by the diseases than younger people, and it takes longer for you to recover.
If you are aged 65 years or older, we therefore recommend that you should be vaccinated against both influenza and covid-19. You can be vaccinated from 1 October until 20 December 2024. The vaccinations are free, and it is entirely up to you whether you want to accept the offer.
Even if you have been vaccinated previously, we recommend that you are vaccinated again, as the vaccines become less effective over time and also because new variants of influenza and coronavirus emerge every year.
The vaccination reduces your risk of becoming infected with influenza and covid-19. If you do become infected, the risk of becoming severely ill is reduced.
Questions and answers about vaccinations
1. How do I book a vaccination appointment?
You will receive an invitation by Digital Post in September 2024 at www.vacciner.dk.
If you need help to book an appointment for your vaccination, you can contact your region. You can find their phone number here:
- North Denmark Region - Phone: +45 97 64 84 63
- Central Denmark Region - Phone: +45 70 23 24 15
- Region of Southern Denmark - Phone: +45 70 20 06 60
- Region Zealand - Phone: +45 70 20 42 33
- Capital Region of Denmark - Phone: +45 38 64 99 01
2. When can I be vaccinated?
3. Can I have both vaccinations at the same time?
However, the vaccines cannot be mixed in the same syringe, so you will need two injections.
4. I have received several invitations to be vaccinated. What should I do?
The official invitation from the Danish Health Authority and Statens Serum Institut will be sent throughout September to all persons aged 65 and above.
Many people have already received letters inviting them to be vaccinated against influenza and covid-19. Those letters are sent out as a part of a research project. If you have any questions about these letters or the research project, you can contact the research team using the contact information provided in the letters.
Only once you have received the invitation from the Danish Health Authority and Statens Serum Institut can you book an appointment for vaccination at www.vacciner.dk.
If you are under 65 years of age and it is recommended that you be vaccinated due to your health condition, you will not receive an invitation from the Danish Health Authority and Statens Serum Institut, but you can book an appointment at www.vacciner.dk from 26 September 2024.
If you have already been vaccinated against influenza or covid-19 this autumn – for example as a part of a research project – you must not be vaccinated again this year.
5. Are there any side effects from the vaccines?
All vaccines can cause side effects, including the influenza and covid-19 vaccines. Some people develop a fever or a headache or feel a little sore at the injection site. These are common side effects that go away after a few days.
Severe allergic reactions are very rare. If you have previously suffered a severe allergic reaction after being vaccinated or after being injected with any other medicinal product, you should talk to a doctor before being vaccinated.