This examination is recommended for individuals who have recently moved to Finland and are advised to undergo tuberculosis screening based on their country of birth or residence. It is also encouraged for those arriving from high-risk environments, such as refugee camps or conflict zones. The examination adheres to country-specific recommendations from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
You can use the THL link below to check if tuberculosis screening is recommended for you based on your country of birth or residence.
Country-specific recommendations
Migrants and country-specific recommendations for infectious disease screening (THL, In Finnish)
What does the examination include?
- Assessing your health for any illnesses or infectious diseases
- Reviewing your current medications or the need for new prescriptions
- Administering necessary vaccinations
- Referring you for further tests, such as laboratory analyses or X-rays, if required
- Providing information about the health and social services available in your area
Contact us to determine whether an initial health examination would be beneficial for you or your family. Participation is voluntary, and the service is free of charge.
See who you can contact here:
For adults: Contact your local health station. Health stations
For comprehensive school students: Contact the school nurse at your school. Comprehensive schools
For maternity clinic age children and expectant mothers: Call the centralised maternity and child health clinic appointment booking and counselling service at tel. +358 9 3105 5530. The centralised maternity and child health clinic telephone service
For upper secondary and vocational school students: Contact the school nurse at your educational institution. Student health care
