Vaccinations against influenza and covid-19 will begin in the coming weeks.

The Epidemiologist recommends that the following risk groups receive priority:

  • All persons aged 60 and over.
  • All children and adults suffering from chronic heart, lung, kidney and liver diseases, diabetes, malignant diseases and immunosuppressive diseases.
  • Healthcare professionals who care for patients in the risk groups above.                                                    
  • Pregnant women.

Vaccination for priority groups is free.

Vaccination for those who do not belong to these groups will be announced later.

Vaccination for covid-19 is independent of the type or number of previous doses, but you can read more about the arrangement on the website epidemiologist.

Ísafjörður and the surrounding area

Influenza vaccinations start on October 30. and ends on November 30.

Vaccination for influenza and covid-19 vaccination simultaneously will take place on the following days at the Vestfjörður Health Institute in Ísafjörður:

  • Monday, October 30 at 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–14:00.
  • Wednesday, November 1 at 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–14:00.
  • Friday, November 3 at 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–14:00.

Influenza vaccination only takes place at the Vestfjörður Health Center in Ísafjörður:

  • Tuesday, October 31 at 10:00–11:30 and 13:00–14:00.
  • Thursday, November 2 at 10:00–11:30 and 13:00–14:00.                                                                                                           

It is necessary to make an appointment for vaccination by calling 450-4500

It will be possible to request vaccinations at health clinics, but reservations must be made in advance.

Patreksfjörður and the surrounding area

Vaccinations have started

Appointments every weekday

  • from: 8:00 – 15:00
  • by phone: 450-2000

You will be able to choose to receive either or both vaccines at the same visit, it is important to note that appointment