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Influenza in the air!

It’s that time of year again when influenza viruses are beginning to be active. Vaccination is a good way to protect yourself against influenza.

Those students who belong to any of the high-risk groups defined by THL (National Institute for Health and Welfare, available only in Finnish and Swedish) can get vaccinated free of charge. Depending on where you are studying FSHS or student city’s health center will inject the vaccine.

Students who are not at high risk can call the FSHS to request a prescription and buy the vaccine from their local pharmacy and the FSHS will inject the vaccine. In some cities, the vaccination is given by city’s health center.

More information about vaccinations:

  • Espoo
    Vaccination for students who belong to any of the high-risk groups, without appointment
    • Mon 25 Nov 1pm–3 pm
    • Mon 2 Dec 1pm–3 pm
    • Mon 9 Dec 1pm–3 pm

Check in at patient office.

  • Helsinki
    Vaccination for students who belong to any of the high-risk groups, without appointment
    • Tue 12 Nov noon–3 pm
    • Tue 19 Nov noon–3 pm

Check in at information desk, first floor

  • Jyväskylä
    Starting from 25 Nov, only with appointments
  • Kuopio
    Vaccination for students who belong to any of the high-risk groups, without appointment
    • Tue 12 Nov  1pm–3 pm
    • Wed 20 Nov 1pm–3 pm
    • Fri 22 Nov 9am–11am
    • Thu 28 Nov 1pm–3 pm
    • Thu 12 Nov 9am–11am
    • Thu 19 Nov 1pm–3 pm
  • Lappeenranta
    Starting from 23 Oct, only with appointments
  • Oulu
    Starting from 18 Nov, only with appointments
  • Rauma
    Vaccinations from 25 Nov to 18 Dec, only with appointments
  • Rovaniemi

Starting from 18 Nov, only with appointments

  • Tampere
    Vaccination for students who belong to any of the high-risk groups, without appointment
    7 Nov 2.30 pm–5.30 pm

    Vaccination for students who are not at high risk will be injected by Tampere city’s health care center.
  • Turku
    Starting from 6 Nov, only with appointments
  • Vaasa
    Starting from 1 Nov, only with appointments
    Vaccination free of charge for students who belong to any of the high-risk groups from Vaasa city’s health care center.