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…
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…
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…
Rescue services
Influenza vaccinations for pregnant women
Pregnant women belong to a high-risk group. They get a free influenza vaccine from the maternity clinic during a maternity clinic appointment or through their own health centre.
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.
More than one million donated to the TYKS Foundation
The TYKS Foundation has received a bequest of 1.6 million euros. The record-breaking donation is stated in the will of Jarmo Karppi (1953-2022) from Kaarina.
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…