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.
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.
Respond to the survey and influence the services of the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland
The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland organises an open survey for all residents of the region about the drafting of the service strategy.
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…
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…
Coronavirus epidemic
On this page you will find information on the coronavirus and the epidemic from the perspective of the Wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.
More than one million donated to the TYKS Foundation
The TYKS Foundation has received a bequest of 1.6 million euros. The record-breaking donation is stated in the will of Jarmo Karppi (1953-2022) from Kaarina.
Changing health centres
Changing health care services
Paxlovid Medication
Paxlovid medication requires careful assessment from a physician. The medication is initiated as quickly as possible after coronavirus symptoms have emerged but no later than 5 days from the start of symptoms.