How to Get a Flu Vaccine in Denmark This Season

You can now get flu shots across Denmark for the winter season. Free vaccines are available for specific high-risk groups until December 20th. Other residents can get vaccinated through their employers or local pharmacies.

The state provides free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to pregnant women. Women must be in their second or third trimester to qualify. People under 65 with chronic conditions also get free shots. These conditions include heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, or weak immune systems. Eligible residents usually receive an invitation in their eBoks digital postbox. They can also book an appointment directly on vacciner.dk.

Many large employers in Denmark offer free flu shots to all staff. Companies like DTU, Google, Deloitte, and Novo Nordisk provide this benefit. Capital Region Denmark also offers vaccinations to its employees. Workers should ask their manager or HR department about availability.

If your employer does not offer shots, you can visit a pharmacy. More than 250 pharmacies in Denmark offer vaccination programs. You can book your appointment online through the apovac website. A flu vaccine costs 219 Danish kroner at a pharmacy. A Covid-19 vaccine costs 925 Danish kroner. Members of danmark health insurance receive a 50 percent discount. Members aged 25 or under get a 75 percent discount. This reporting comes from news outlet The Local.