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 

Street-based outreach work in food aid

You can contact us if you are struggling with accessing services or need advice and guidance on how to apply for the services you need.

Our food aid social workers distribute food aid at various locations across Helsinki. You can easily identify them by the City of Helsinki logo and the word 'sosiaalityö' (social work) on their clothing.

We provide advice and guidance as well as support in dealing with and seeking out services.  You can come to talk to us confidentially about things weighing on your mind or how you are doing. You can also deal with us anonymously if you wish.

You can find us at the food aid distribution points. You can also reach us by phone or send us a text message. We provide services in Finnish, Estonian, Russian and English.

Feel free to contact us and come by to have a chat!

You can find your nearest food aid distribution point on the food-help.fi website.

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Eila Silinch

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Markus Honkonen

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You can also find this page at hel.fi/food-aid-social-work .