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.

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.

From now on, the Comirnaty coronavirus vaccine will be the only one offered to men under 30 years of age in Turku

In accordance with THL guidelines (7 October 2021), Turku will only offer the Biontech-Pfizer's Comirnaty coronavirus vaccine to men and boys under 30 years of age. The THL recommendation on the age limit for the Spikevax vaccine is a precautionary measure and will be reviewed as the results of a Nordic follow-up study become more accurate.

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.

In Turku, the coronavirus vaccine interval can now be shortened from eight to six weeks

If you live in Turku, the time between the first and second dose of coronavirus vaccine can be shortened to six weeks instead of the previous eight weeks. Vaccination appointments can be booked electronically in eHealth Services. Remember to cancel the previously booked time at the same time.