Information on influenza vaccinations
In Finland, the seasonal influenza (also known as flu) epidemic usually starts at the turn of the year and lasts for 2–3 months. Vaccination is the best protection against seasonal influenza. The influenza vaccine protects against influenza and its secondary diseases, such as ear…
Frequently asked questions about influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations
On this page, you can find answers to frequently asked questions about influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact your own health centre.
Client fees
Client fees for social and health care services at the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland 2025. Client fees are the same throughout the wellbeing services county.
Mpox
Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is poorly transmitted between people and is not typically transmitted in brief encounters in everyday life. However, if you suspect an infection, contact the health care services by phone.
COVID-19 vaccinations for people aged 12 and above
In the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland, we follow the guidelines of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (hereinafter also ‘THL’) concerning vaccinations. On this page, you can find up-to-date information about COVID-19 vaccinations for aldults belonging to risk…
Distribution of TYKS Foundation research grants to a new level in 2024
In 2024, the TYKS Foundation will allocate significantly more money to medical and health sciences research than before. This is enabled by significant donations received by the Foundation.
Do this if you suspect coronavirus infection
Usually you can treat a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) at home in accordance with the symptoms, like other sudden respiratory infections. In the event of severe symptoms such as shortness of breath or a deterioration in your general condition – or if you belong to the severe coronavirus…
Pneumococcal Infections Reported Among Workers at Turku Shipyard – Vaccinations Underway
In May, the Tyks hospital services of the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland (Varha) treated approximately ten working-age adults for pneumococcal infections requiring hospitalisation. The number of cases is high compared to the same period last year. The majority of the…
Paxlovid Medication
Paxlovid is an oral coronavirus medicine used in outpatient treatment for people aged 18 or over and at risk of developing the severe form of COVID-19 due to illness, immunosuppressive medication, or age. Paxlovid prevents the coronavirus from replicating in the body of the infected person…
COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations in Southwest Finland in autumn 2025
COVID-19 vaccinations will start in Southwest Finland in September and will continue in the region in autumn 2025, in line with the target groups defined by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) Vaccinations against influenza, also known as the flu, will commence in October…
