Influenza vaccinations for working-age people
A working-age person belonging to a high-risk group due to illnesses of their own, or illnesses of people close to them, or due to treatment of these illnesses, is vaccinated free of charge by a health centre. The possibility of influenza vaccination can also be inquired from the…
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…
Influenza vaccinations in Southwest Finland
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.
Influenza vaccinations for pupils and students
Influenza vaccinations are offered to pupils and secondary school students (general upper secondary school students and students in vocational education institutions) belonging to high-risk groups either through school health care or public vaccination events. University students and…
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.
Influenza vaccinations for pregnant women
Pregnant women belong to a high-risk group. Pregnancy puts you at risk of severe influenza and therefore an influenza vaccine is recommended if you are pregnant.
First Jarmo Karppi Award to Docent Päivi Lähteenmäki
The Jarmo Karppi Distinguished Cancer Researcher Award has been presented to Päivi Lähteenmäki, a specialist in paediatrics and paediatric haematology. She has made a particular contribution to the research and development of psychosocial support for people with childhood cancer…
Client fees for disability services
Client fees for disability services in services granted as of 1 January 2025. Client fees are uniform throughout the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland. Client fees in accordance with the transition phase of the amended Disability Services Act (services granted until 31…