Doctor's assessment for the pneumococcal vaccine — 329 NOK
Pneumococci are bacteria that can cause pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis. If you were born in 1960 or later, you get the vaccine through the adult immunisation programme from the year you turn 65, for a patient charge of up to 25 per cent of the cost — ask your GP (fastlege) or municipality. The doctor assesses whether the vaccine is right for you based on your age, health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's (FHI) recommendations.
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Doctor's assessment
A doctor assesses whether the vaccine suits you.
A reply usually the same day
If the doctor finds that the pneumococcal vaccine is right for you, the e-prescription is sent digitally — ready to collect at any pharmacy.
The vaccine is given at a pharmacy
The pharmacy both sells and gives the vaccine — with or without an appointment.
We can help with
- ✓ A doctor's assessment and an e-prescription for the pneumococcal vaccine when the doctor finds it is right for you — for adults, young people and children (a parent or guardian submits for children under 16)
- ✓ A reply from a doctor, usually the same day
- ✓ A written assessment explaining why or why not
We can NOT help with
- ✗ The vaccine itself — you buy it and have it given at a pharmacy or vaccination clinic
- ✗ People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine before
329 NOK covers the doctor's assessment — not the vaccine
- The doctor assesses whether the vaccine is right for you, usually the same day. If it is, the doctor writes an e-prescription.
- You buy the vaccine and have it given at a pharmacy (Apotek 1, Vitus, Boots, Ditt Apotek). Prices at the pharmacy vary — see "Pneumococcal vaccine explained" (in Norwegian) for dose and duration.
- The pharmacy only needs your ID — the prescription is digital and linked to your Norwegian national ID number (fødselsnummer).
- Do you need more vaccines for the same trip? A full travel vaccine assessment covers all the vaccines your trip needs for 379 NOK — often cheaper than ordering each vaccine separately.