Vaccination events for first coronavirus vaccines for aged 12 to 29 and pregnant persons without appointments

We are vaccinating aged 12 to 29 and pregnant persons without appointments on Friday 29 October and Tuesday 2 November.

Varissuo health station pop-up vaccinations

On all days, residents of Turku aged 12 or over will be vaccinated. The first and the second doses of coronavirus vaccine will be administered during the events.

The City of Turku is encouraging everyone to take the vaccine, the coronavirus situation has taken a turn for the worse

The coronavirus infection rates are once again on the rise in Turku. The incidence rate is c. 230 (230/100 000/14 days) and the rate has been increasing steadily. The percentage of positive samples is currently c. 8-10%

Varissuo coronavirus test point for renovation, replaced by the Coronavirus Prevention Bus

Coronavirus testing at the Varissuo health station will close on 11 October for the duration of the renovation. In its place, coronavirus testing will be carried out at Varissuo on the Coronavirus Prevention Bus.

Administration of 3rd coronavirus vaccination to the immunocompromised to begin in Turku

In accordance with national guidelines, Turku will begin to administer 3rd coronavirus vaccinations to the immunocompromised. The 3rd vaccine dose will be provided as part of the series of coronavirus vaccinations to those aged 12 or over who are severely immunocompromised due to the disease or treatment.

The second Coronavirus vaccines without appointment at Satakunnantie 105 starts on 13 September

The coronavirus vaccination reception vaccinates people who are getting their second dose of vaccine and who lives in Turku. Vaccination starts on 13 September.

The second Coronavirus vaccines for pregnant persons and their spouses at Mäntymäki child welfare clinic

Pregnant inhabitants of Turku and their spouses are vaccinated with an appointment at Mäntymäki child welfare clinic on Sat 24 October.

Those with two vaccination doses may not be tested for mild respiratory tract symptoms in the future

The recommendations for coronavirus testing in the Southwest Finland Hospital District (VSSHP) will change from this day (2 September 2021) so that those with two vaccination doses will no longer, as a rule, be tested in case of mild respiratory tract symptoms. However, if you are sick, you should avoid going to the workplace, day care centre and school, and contacts in general.