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 

Growing old and retirement

As you get older, your functional capacity declines. You may start needing more services than before, and moving to a service home is a possibility. It is important that you take care of yourself and meet other people also as an elderly person. 

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Retirement
When you turn 65, you can retire on an old-age pension. At the same time, your disability allowance will be discontinued, but you may still be eligible for care allowance.
Ageing
As you get older, your functional capacity declines and you may need more services than before. It is also possible that you will have to move to a service home. Helsinki has several group homes that are suitable for elderly people with disabilities.