Autumn 2025 influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations

  • People aged 65 and over can book an appointment for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in Maisa (maisa.fi and the Maisa app) or by phone at +358 9 310 46300 on weekdays from 8.00–16.00 (no call-back service).
  • Unfortunately, the telephone booking service is currently congested. We recommend calling again later, for example a few days from now.
  • For those under 65, appointment booking opens on 8 October in both Maisa and by phone.

Read more about vaccination target groups, schedules and how to book an appointment:

hel.fi/influenzavaccinations
hel.fi/covid-19-vaccinations

Professional family home

Children and young people in need of special care can be placed in professional family homes.

A professional family home must have individuals with a suitable professional education and sufficient competence. This enables the placement of children and young people in need of special care and several siblings in the same home.

In addition to family carers, a professional family home may also have other staff.

A child placed in a professional family home receives individual care and comfort as well as an opportunity to join the family.

We procure professional family home services as outsourced services from private companies and organisations.

Photo: Kaisa Sunimento

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External resources

Professional family home (THL) in Finnish
Read more about professional family homes on the website of the National Institute of Health and Welfare.
Family Care Act (Finlex)
You can find more information about the Family Care Act on the Finlex website.