Vaccination services
- Service
- 27 municipalities
- Public service
Vaccinations are given at the nurse's reception. Children under school age are vaccinated at the child welfare clinic. School-age children and students are vaccinated in the school and student health care. Adults must ensure the validity of their vaccinations and make an appointment with a nurse for vaccinating at the health centre.
Advice on vaccinations and vaccinations needed for international ...
Do the following
Contact the child welfare clinic, school or student health care or the health centre of your municipality of residence.
To whom and on what terms
All inhabitants of the county are entitled to vaccinations.
Background information
Vaccinations prevent infectious diseases. The vaccinations included in the national vaccination programme are voluntary and free of charge. Vaccinations for children under school age are administered at child health clinics. Vaccinations for school-age children are provided by school health care services, and for students by student health care services. Adults are vaccinated at health and social services centres.
Health and social services centres provide advice on vaccinations for tourists as well as the necessary vaccinations. A separate fee is usually charged for any vaccines not included in the vaccination programme.