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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…

On this page, you can find answers to frequently asked questions about influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please contact your own health centre.

Most coronavirus infections will heal on their own and do not require contact with a health professional. On this page you will find instructions on what to do if you suspect you have a corona infection. For corona vaccinations, we follow the guidelines by THL (Finnish institute for health and welfare).

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…

The Emergency services provide urgent care. This includes the care of sudden illnesses, injuries, difficulties with a long-term illness or a decrease in functional capacity which requires immediate assessment and care.

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.

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.

On this page you will find information on the coronavirus and the epidemic from the perspective of the Wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland.