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 

Temporary housing 

Temporary housing provides short-term accommodation with the aim of helping individuals find a more permanent housing solution.
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Photo: Yiping Feng and Ling Ouyang

Temporary housing is intended for situations where urgent short-term accommodation is needed. It is designed for individuals who do not have their own apartment and cannot stay temporarily with relatives or friends. 

Throughout the temporary housing period, our team will assist you in finding a suitable long-term housing solution. This may involve locating a suitable rental apartment or a supported housing facility. 

Clients of the Hietaniemenkatu Service Centre can apply for temporary housing through the service centre. Adult social work clients can apply for it through their designated adult social worker. 

Our services

Applying for temporary housing through the Hietaniemenkatu Service Centre
Clients of the Hietaniemenkatu Service Centre can apply for temporary housing by contacting the social instructors at the service centre.
Applying for temporary housing through adult social work
Clients of adult social work can apply for temporary housing by meeting with a social worker or social instructor from adult social work.

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