Swine flu vaccinations in Metropolitan Area

Swine flu (A(H1N1)v) vaccination in Finland will be on a voluntary basis and free of charge, according to a specific order of vaccination.

The swine flu vaccine is not available from pharmacies. The swine flu vaccine is available at dates and locations announced separately by local health centres.

Most people infected with swine flu suffer only mild symptoms, but some may also develop a more serious illness, even young and healthy people. Swine flu may also lead to complications, such as pneumonia and bronchitis, and ear infections in children.

The single best way to protect yourself against swine flu and its complications is to get vaccinated. Taking the vaccine also helps prevent the spread of the virus. The vaccine is a pandemic-specific vaccine, developed especially against the swine flu virus, which means the vaccine’s effectiveness is good. It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to take effect and provide protection.

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Espoo
Helsinki
Kauniainen (in Finnish)
Vantaa

Additional information about swine flu and vaccinations in English: The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)