Influenza vaccinations for people aged 65 and above
Everyone aged 65 and above will get an influenza vaccination free of charge. Vaccinations for clients receiving regular home care will be carried out through their own home care service area. Vaccinations for 65-year-olds and above living in housing service units are administered by the…
Coronavirus vaccinations in Southwest Finland
In the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland, we follow the guidelines of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (hereinafter also ‘THL’) concerning vaccinations. On this page, you can find up-to-date information about coronavirus vaccinations and booking of vaccination…
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…
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.
Welcome to the new website of Varha
On the Varha.fi website, you will find the healthcare and social welfare services, hospital services and rescue services of the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.
The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland
The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland is the third largest wellbeing county in terms of population and second largest in terms of personnel.
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.
TYKS Foundation travel grants
TYKS Foundation has awarded the 2024 travel grants for researchers in medicine and health sciences. The €42,000 now awarded is part of the largest grant award in the foundation's history, totalling €300,000. The significantly higher award has been made possible by the significant donations…
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…