Autumn 2025 influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations

Appointment booking for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations opens for people aged 65 and over on 16 September in Maisa and on 17 September by phone. 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 

Child and family services

We provide pregnant women and families with children maternity, child health clinic and school health care services. In addition, we offer support for children, young people and families in all kinds of life situations. 

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Family centres
At family centres, you and your family will be supported by a multi-professional team of maternity and child health clinic experts. You do not need to know what kind of professional help you need in advance.
Maternity and child health clinics
We provide services for pregnant women and their families, monitor the growth and development of children under school age and support the well-being of families.
Support for children, young people and families
We are here to help you when your family needs advice and support or is under strain. You can contact us at a low threshold.
Child welfare services
We safeguard children’s well-being and help families in difficult situations. Our primary goal is for children and young people to be able to grow and develop in their own homes.
School health care
We support the growth, development and well-being of school-age children. School healthcare conducts health check-ups and administers vaccinations.
Family law services
We provide services related to, for example, family mediation, maintenance, custody and visitation agreements. In addition, we also offer adoption counselling.

Does your family or child need help?

Your concerns may be related to stressful everyday life or troubles in parenting, for example. Please, do not hesitate to contact us.

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