Vaccinations and infectious diseases

Vaccinations given to children and young people

The children and young people are vaccinated at the child welfare clinics or by the school nurse.

Basic vaccinations and vaccination boosters for adults

A vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria (Td-vaccination) and polio vaccination (IPV) are given at the local health centres, by occupational health services, student health care services, Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) and by adult health clinics.
The basic vaccinations are free of charge.

Influenza vaccinations

The medical risk groups and all residents 65 years of age or older are entitled to the free-of-charge influenza vaccination. The influenza vaccination should be taken in October-November.

Special vaccinations for those travelling abroad and the control of infectious diseases

Booking an appointment and inquiries
Tel. 03 5657 0150
Monday to Wednesday 8.15 - 9.15 and Monday to Friday 12 - 13

Vaccinations are given on Tuesday 8.30 - 11 and 12.30 - 15.30, on Wednesday 12.30 - 15.30 and on Friday 9.15 - 11.

Please get in touch with the clinic at least two months prior to travelling abroad.

Vaccinations

• Planning of a personal vaccination schedule
• Yellow fever vaccination and a vaccination certificate (27,50 euros)
• Prescriptions for other vaccinations and malaria profylaxis
  - Prescriptions for vaccinations for hepatitis A and B are also given at the local health centres
• Boosters for basic vaccinations

Infectious diseases

• Prevention and control of salmonella, shigella and other diarrhoea diseases
• Advice in cases of suspected food poisoning
• Prevention and control of tuberculosis

Client fees: None