The vaccine is provided to persons aged 18 or over who are at increased risk of being infected with avian influenza because of their work or other circumstances.
Helsinki offers the vaccine free of charge for eligible groups according to the guidelines set by THL. If you are eligible for the vaccine, you can receive your vaccination by making an appointment with your health station.
In some cases, occupational health or student health care can also offer avian influenza vaccines.
Vaccination series includes two doses. The second dose of the vaccine will be given three weeks after the first dose, at the earliest.
You can find up-to-date information on the avian influenza vaccine on THL's website.
The avian influenza vaccine is recommended to
- persons who are in contact with fur animals at fur farms
- poultry workers who are in contact with poultry, excluding slaughterhouse workers
- persons participating in the handling and disposal of sick or dead birds or other animals, such as persons working in facilities processing animal by-products
- bird ringers
- person taking care of birds in animal care facilities
- persons working with birds in bird or livestock farms
- official veterinarians
- laboratory workers who handle the avian influenza virus or samples that may contain the virus
- persons who have had close contact with a suspected or confirmed case of avian influenza.
More information about the vaccine and eligible groups.
