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People with certain health conditions are offered vaccinations against influenza and covid-19

If you suffer from certain health conditions such as chronic lung disease, diabetes or chronic liver and kidney failure, the Danish Health Authority recommends that you be vaccinated against influenza and covid-19, regardless of your age.

High age is by far the strongest risk factor for becoming severely ill from covid-19 and influenza. However, some people under 65 years of age who suffer from certain diseases and health conditions may also be at higher risk of becoming severely ill from covid-19 and influenza.

Certain health conditions and conditions can weaken the immune system, which means that you may be at higher risk of becoming severely ill from covid-19 and influenza because your immune system does not function quite as it should. The body’s ability to fight infection is also affected, which means that if you are infected, you are at higher risk of complications, such as pneumonia or a prolonged and severe course of illness.

Many people who live with a particular health condition or disease know that they are at higher risk of becoming severely ill from covid-19 or influenza and that it is recommended that they be vaccinated. If you are in doubt, the below table can help you.

The Danish Health Authority recommends that the following people under 65 years of age should be offered vaccination against influenza and covid-19:

People with chronic diseases including:

  • People with chronic lung disease
    • People with cardiovascular/heart disease (except isolated and well-regulated high blood pressure)
    • People with diabetes (type 1 or 2)
    • People with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency, for example people with immunoglobulin defects, people who have received organ or stem cell transplants, people who are undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, or people who are receiving other immunosuppressive treatments
    • People with impaired respiration due to reduced muscular strength
    • People suffering from chronic liver or kidney disease
    • People for whom influenza or covid-19 poses a serious threat to their health due to other chronic diseases, for example people suffering from severe rheumatological disease, severe neurological disease, short bowel syndrome
  • People living with obesity (BMI>35)
  • People for whom influenza or covid-19 poses a serious threat to their health due to other serious diseases or health conditions, for example people with severe mental disorders, Down’s syndrome or significant substance abuse problems
  • Pregnant women in the second or third trimester
  • People living in households with other people with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency or children who are at higher risk of becoming severely ill from influenza or covid-19

People receiving early retirement pensions are also offered free vaccination against influenza.

 

Questions and answers about vaccinations

1. How do I book a vaccination appointment?

You will not receive an invitation from The Danish Health Authority and Statens Serum Institut if you are under 65 years of age and it is recommended that you be vaccinated due to your health condition.

However, letters of invitation are sent to some younger people with chronic illnesses as part of a research project that is not affiliated with the Danish Health Authority.

From 26 September, you can go directly to www.vacciner.dk, where you can book an appointment based on a solemn declaration.

The regions' phones open when the first invitations are sent out in mid-September. You can find the contact information of your region 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?

You can be vaccinated from 1 October until 20 December 2024.

3. Can I have both vaccinations at the same time?

Yes, you can safely be vaccinated against influenza and covid-19 at the same time. However, the vaccines cannot be mixed in the same syringe, so you will need two injections.

4. 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.

Obesity (BMI >35)

Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 35 or more.

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. BMI is calculated as weight in kilogrammes / (height x height in metres).

Examples:

  • If you weigh 90 kg and are 1.60 m tall, your BMI is 35.2 (90 / (1.60 x 1.60))
  • If you weigh 110 kg and are 1.77 m tall, your BMI is 35.1 (110 / (1.77 x 1.77))
  • If you weigh 120 kg and are 1.85 m tall, your BMI is 35.1 (120 / (1.85 x 1.85))
Updated 02 SEP 2024