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.
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Information on influenza vaccinations
In Finland, the seasonal influenza 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 sequelae, such as ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia…
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.
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…
