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.
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.
Respond to the survey and influence the services of the Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland
The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland organises an open survey for all residents of the region about the drafting of the service strategy.
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 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…
Influenza vaccinations for working-age people
A working-age person belonging to a high-risk group due to illnesses of their own, or illnesses of people close to them, or due to treatment of these illnesses, is vaccinated free of charge by a health centre. The possibility of influenza vaccination can also be inquired from the…
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…
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.
Privacy Policy
(The translation will be published later) Varhan internetsivuston ylläpidosta vastaa Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialueen viestintäpalvelut.
Fault notifications
On this page you will find all known disruptions to Varha's services.