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…
Client fees for mental health and substance abuse services
Client fees for mental health and substance abuse services at the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland 2025. Client fees are the same throughout the wellbeing services county.
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.
County elections 2025
County and municipal elections will be held for the first time at the same time. The combined elections will be held on Sunday 13 April 2025. In these elections, you will have a vote on matters that are important to all of us and have an impact on our everyday lives. In the county election…
The Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee assesses the ethics of healthcare science research projects of humans, human embryos and foetuses and the observance of the law in these researches and gives statements about their assessments to the applicant.
Client fees for health care services
Client fees for health care services at the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland 2025. Client fees are the same throughout the wellbeing services county.
Paxlovid Medication
Paxlovid medication requires careful assessment from a physician. The medication is initiated as quickly as possible after coronavirus symptoms have emerged but no later than 5 days from the start of symptoms.
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…
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…