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Seasonal influenza vaccinations

  • Service
  • 8 municipalities
  • Public service

Influenza vaccines are provided free of charge under the national programme to those for whom influenza is an essential health risk or who gain significant health benefits from the vaccination. Traditionally, influenza vaccinations take place every year starting in late autumn.

Do the following

To whom and on what terms

Persons who are entitled to an influenza vaccine free of charge:

  • All persons who have turned 65
  • Persons who belong to an at-risk group because of illness or treatment
  • Persons who are pregnant
  • Children who are under 7 years old
  • Men starting their military service and women starting their voluntary military service
  • Those close to a person who is particularly susceptible to serious influenza
  • Personnel in social and health care and pharmaceutical services who take part in immediate care or services for patients and clients
  • Persons who live or stay for long periods in institutional conditions, for example prisons and reception centres, are also entitled to a free vaccination.

The service is provided by

Wellbeing services county of Central Ostrobothnia Soite

Responsible for the service

Wellbeing services county of Central Ostrobothnia Soite
Text edited by: Wellbeing services county of Central Ostrobothnia Soite
Updated: 21/11/2025

Basic information

Information on fees

The service is free of charge.

Area

Halsua, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kokkola, Lestijärvi, Perho, Toholampi, Veteli

Available languages

Finnish, Swedish, English