Mental Health Services for Children and Youth
Influenza vaccinations for children aged from 6 months to 6 years
Children between 6 months and 6 years of age and the parents of children under 6 months of age receive an influenza vaccination either in connection with their own child health clinic appointment, at an vaccination appointment booked for the clinic separately, or at influenza vaccination…
Influenza vaccinations in Southwest Finland
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Services
The risk groups for preventive medication against RSV have been confirmed
In Finland, nirsevimab will be offered to all children born during the 2024-2025 winter RSV epidemic and to those under three months of age when the epidemic starts.
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…
Perheoikeudelliset palvelut
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…
Influenza vaccinations for pupils and students
Influenza vaccinations are offered to pupils and secondary school students (general upper secondary school [lukio] students and students in vocational education institutions) belonging to high-risk groups either through school health care or public vaccination events. University students…