Vaccinations in the Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland will follow the instructions issued by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL).
Influenza and coronavirus vaccinations 2024
In accordance with the recommendations issued by THL, in September 2024, the first groups to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine are:
- elderly care home residents
- clients of home care services
- all those over 80 years old
- persons of all ages who are severely immunocompromised
For more information about who is considered to be severely immunocompromised, see the following page (only available in Finnish and Swedish) on the THL website: Kuka on voimakkaasti immuunipuutteinen? – THL
Housing services and home care for the elderly will provide COVID-19 vaccinations for their own clients during September.
Those over 80 years of age and those who are severely immunocompromised may be vaccinated by appointment from 2 September. More detailed instructions on booking an appointment can be found on further down this page.
Individuals in risk groups eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine will be vaccinated separately in October, once the vaccines have arrived in Finland.
Vaccinations for those entitled to free influenza vaccinations will be started in stages for different age groups from October 2024.
The following are eligible for free-of-charge influenza vaccinations:
- those who are pregnant
- everyone aged 65 years old and above
- children under seven years old
- men starting their national service and women starting voluntary military service
- social care and healthcare services and pharmaceutical services personnel who are directly involved in patient and client care or treatment
- the immediate circle of individuals who are particularly susceptible to severe influenza
- those who belong to a risk group due to an illness or treatment (THL.fi) (those who belong to these risk groups will be offered both influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations free of charge).
Those who do not belong to a risk group may receive an influenza vaccination at their own expense. You can renew your prescription from last year via the Omakanta service. You can request a new vaccine prescription using the chat service or by calling your own health centre.
The influenza vaccine protects against influenza (also known as flu) and its secondary diseases, such as ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular disorder. Vaccination is the best protection against influenza. However, it does not protect against colds. Under the national programme, the influenza vaccine is given free of charge to those whose health is substantially threatened by influenza or whose health benefits from the vaccine are significant.
If you have booked an appointment for your vaccination, please arrive about 10 minutes before the appointment time.
Only come to your appointment if you are in good health. Bring your Kela card or driving license with you. Please take into consideration in your choice of clothing that the vaccination is given in the upper arm. We advise wearing clothes that are easy to remove in this area for your appointment. After the vaccination, you will be asked to wait for about 15 minutes at the health centre.
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations may be made from Monday 2 September onwards.
See more the detailed instructions below for how different client groups should book their appointments.
A vaccination appointment booked online can be postponed or cancelled through the appointment page. If necessary, you can use the nurse chat service.
Those over 80 years old are entitled to a free COVID-19 vaccination and can receive the vaccine at their own health centre by appointment. Vaccination appointments will be available to book from Monday 2 September at 8am.
Appointments should be booked online where possible.
Due to the different patient information systems in use, appointments are booked in different municipalities through different e-services:
Hankasalmi, Joutsa, Jyväskylä, Jämsä, Keuruu, Konnevesi, Laukaa, Multia, Muurame, Petäjävesi, Toivakka and Uurainen: Digitaalinen asiointi [Digital services]
Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Pihtipudas, Saarijärvi, Viitasaari: eTerveyspalvelu [eHealth service]
If necessary, you can also book an appointment through the chat service (excluding clients of Jämsä and Kinnula as well as those of Huhtasuo, Korpilahti, Tikkakoski and Säynätsalo Health Centres in Jyväskylä) or by calling the service number of your own health centre. When you call the number, you can leave a call-back request and you will be called back. Please leave only one call-back request. It may take several days to receive a call back.
Those over 18 years old who are severely immunocompromised may book an appointment for a free COVID-19 vaccine either through the chat service (excluding outsourced healthcare centres) or by calling the service number of their own health centre. When you call the number, you can leave a call-back request and you will be called back. Please leave only one call-back request. It may take several days to receive a call back.
Vaccination appointments will be available to book from 2 September at 8:00.
Those under 18 years old who are severely immunocompromised may be vaccinated by student and school healthcare services and at maternity and child health clinics. Appointments may be made through student and school healthcare services as well as maternity and child health clinics from 2 September.
In Jämsä, client groups eligible for the first COVID-19 vaccines may be vaccinated from 2 September by appointment.
Those over 80 years old are entitled to a free COVID-19 vaccine and should book an appointment online, via Digitaalinen asiointi, where possible. Appointments may also be booked via the chat service.
Appointment booking by phone, tel. 014 336 5660 This phone line is staffed from Monday to Thursday 8:00–15:00 and Friday 8:00–13:00. When you call the number, you can leave a call-back request and you will be called back. Please leave only one call-back request. It may take several days to receive a call back.
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations by age group from 12 October 2024
Vaccinations for those eligible for free influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations will be started gradually, beginning with the oldest residents. From 12 October onwards, those over 75 years old may be vaccinated, and from 9 November onwards, those over 65 years old and those over 18 years old and at risk due to an illness or treatment will be eligible to be vaccinated. Vaccinations for people who are severely immunocompromised will also continue.
Vaccinations are generally given without an appointment on mass vaccination days, which are held in a number of municipalities in Central Finland. We recommend that you have the vaccination at your nearest health centre on a mass vaccination day, for which no appointment is needed.
For those who belong to risk groups for the most vulnerable and those with severely reduced mobility, we recommend having the vaccinations by appointment.
Appointments for persons aged over 75 years old will become available to book on Monday 14 October at 8:00.
Appointments for those over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group due to an illness or treatment will become available to book on Monday 11 November at 8:00.
For more information about mass vaccination days and instructions on booking appointments, see below.
The municipalities are listed in alphabetical order.
Hankasalmi
Hankasalmi Health Centre, Keskustie 53 A, 41520 Hankasalmi
Thursday 31 October 16:00–18:00 (for persons over 75 years old and those who are severely immunocompromised)
Thursday 14 November 16:00–18:00 (for persons over 65 years old and persons who belong to risk groups and over 18 years old, and those starting military service and voluntary military service)
Joutsa, Joutsa Social and Health Centre, Myllytie 12, 19650 Joutsa
Saturday 12 October 10:00–14:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 30 November 10:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Jyväskylä
Health Centre Nova, Hoitajantie 3, 40620 Jyväskylä
Saturday 12 October 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Huhtasuo Health Centre, Nevakatu 1, 40340 Jyväskylä
Thursday 31 October 8:30–15:30 (for persons over 75 years old)
Thursday 7 November 8:30–15:30 (for persons over 75 years old)
Korpilahti Health Centre, Virastokuja 2, 41800 Jyväskylä
Wednesday 16 October 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Wednesday 13 November 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Wednesday 4 December 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Tikkakoski Health Centre, Kirkkokatu 3, 41160 Tikkakoski
Tuesday 15 October 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Tuesday 12 November 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Tuesday 3 December 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Säynätsalo Health Centre, Parviaisentie 7, 40900 Jyväskylä
Thursday 17 October 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Thursday 14 November 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Thursday 5 December 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Jämsä
Jämsä Health Centre, Sairaalantie 11, 42100 Jämsä
Saturday 26 October 8:30–15:45 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 8:30–15:45 (for persons over 65 years old and those of any age who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 8:30–15:45 (for persons over 65 years old and those of any age who belong to a risk group)
Kannonkoski
Kannonkoski Health Centre, Järvitie 7 A, 43300 Kannonkoski
Wednesday 23 October 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Karstula
Karstula Health Centre, Koulutie 9, 43500 Karstula
Saturday 12 October 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Kinnula
Kinnula Health Centre, Keskustie 44, 43900 Kinnula
Tuesday 15 October 12:00–16:00
Tuesday 12 November vaccinations taking place 12:00–16:00
Kivijärvi
Kivijärvi Health Centre, Keskustie 21, 43800 Kivijärvi
Wednesday 23 October 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Keuruu
Keuruu Health Centre, Kantolantie 7, 42700 Keuruu
Saturday 12 October 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Konnevesi
Konnevesi Health Centre, Maijankuja 2, 44300 Konnevesi
Those aged over 75 years old are advised to attend the mass vaccination day at Laukaa Health Centre on 12 October.
Thursday 14 November 14:00–18:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Kyyjärvi
Kyyjärvi Health Centre, Honkalehdontie 9, 43700 Kyyjärvi
Tuesday 22 October 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Laukaa
Laukaa Health Centre, Kantolantie 12, 41340 Laukaa
Saturday 12 October 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Luhanka
Luhanka residents are advised to attend the mass vaccination days at Joutsa Health Centre
Multia
Multia Health Centre, Nehentie 2, 42600 Multia
Monday 21 October 12:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Monday 2 December 12:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Muurame
Muurame residents are advised to attend the mass vaccination days at Nova Health Centre.
Petäjävesi
Petäjävesi Health Centre, Teollisuustie 1, 41900 Petäjävesi
Saturday 19 October 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 30 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Pihtipudas
Pihtipudas Health Centre, Asematie 12, 44800 Pihtipudas
Wednesday 16 October 8:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Wednesday 13 November 8:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Tuesday 3 December 8:00–17:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saarijärvi
Saarijärvi Health Centre, Sairaalantie 2, 43100 Saarijärvi
Saturday 12 October 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 8:00–15:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Toivakka
Toivakka Health Centre, Iltaruskontie 6, 41660 Toivakka
Wednesday 16 October 9:00–14:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Uurainen
Uurainen Health Centre, Kuukantie 16, 41230 Uurainen
12 November 2024 9:00–15:30 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Viitasaari
Viitasaari Health Centre, Sairaalantie 4, 44500 Viitasaari
Saturday 12 October 8:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Thursday 14 November 8:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Monday 2 December 8:00–17:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Äänekoski
Äänekoski Health Centre, Terveyskatu 8, 44100 Äänekoski
Saturday 12 October 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 75 years old)
Saturday 9 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
Saturday 30 November 9:00–16:00 (for persons over 65 years old and those over 18 years old who belong to a risk group)
We recommend that you have the vaccination at a mass vaccination day, for which no appointment is needed.
For those who belong to risk groups for the most vulnerable and those with severely reduced mobility, we recommend booking an appointment where possible. If necessary, you can also be vaccinated at a vaccination location other than your own health centre.
Appointment booking for those aged over 80 years old and those who are severely immunocompromised will become available on Tuesday 1 October at 8:00. PLEASE NOTE: At least once month must have passed since your last COVID-19 vaccination before you may have this COVID-19 vaccine.
Appointment booking for those aged over 75 years old and those who are severely immunocompromised will become available on Monday 14 October at 8:00.
Appointments for those over 65 years old and those who are over 18 years old and belong to a risk group due to an illness or treatment will become available to book on Monday 11 November at 8:00.
In Jämsä, appointments for those over 65 years old and those who are over 18 years old and belong to a risk group due to an illness or treatment will become available to book on Monday 28 October at 8:00.
You will be able to see the appointments available after logging in to the booking service. Please note that the appointment times available to book will vary from one health centre to another.
Book an appointment online
We recommend that you book online where possible, as this will ensure a vaccination appointment without having to wait in a queue.
Due to the different patient information systems in use, appointments are booked in different municipalities through different e-services:
Hankasalmi, Joutsa, Jyväskylä, Jämsä, Keuruu, Konnevesi, Laukaa, Multia, Muurame, Petäjävesi, Toivakka and Uurainen: Digitaalinen asiointi [Digital services]
Äänekoski: Äänekosken terveysaseman sähköinen ajanvarauspalvelu [Electronic appointment booking service of Äänekoski Healthcare Centre]
Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Pihtipudas, Saarijärvi, Viitasaari: eTerveyspalvelu [eHealth service]
Book an appointment via the chat service
The chat service is available to all residents of Central Finland with the exception of the clients of Jämsä and Kinnula Health Centres and Huhtasuo, Korpilahti, Tikkakoski and Säynätsalo Health Centres in Jyväskylä. To start a chat conversation, click on the chat icon in the bottom right corner of this page.
Book an appointment by phone
If necessary, you can book an appointment by calling the service number of your own health centre. Jämsä residents may, if necessary, book an appointment by phone by calling 014 336 5660.
If you wish to make an appointment by phone, leave a call-back request and you will be called back. Please leave only one call-back request. It may take several days to receive a call back. For this reason, we recommend that you book online where possible, as this will ensure a vaccination appointment without having to wait in a queue. If you need help booking an appointment online, we recommend that you ask a friend or family member to help you.
School and student healthcare services will provide vaccinations for school pupils and students belonging to risk groups at their own educational institution after week 44. More detailed information about vaccination times and dates for each educational institution will be provided via Wilma at a later date.
Those who are pregnant and children under seven years old in Jyväskylä and Muurame will be offered vaccinations at mass vaccination days without an appointment, at Palokka Maternity and Child Health Clinic
26 October 8:30–15:30
9 November 8.30–15:30 and
30 November 8:30–12:30.
We recommend clients have the vaccination at the mass vaccination days. If necessary, you can book an appointment at your own maternity and child health clinic from 28 October at 8:00.
All other maternity and child health clinics in the Wellbeing Services County administer vaccines by appointment. Appointments can be booked from 28 October at 8:00. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations will also be offered during appointments.
During specialised health medical appointment, patients will be offered an influenza vaccination in age-group order. COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered as far as is possible.
Housing services and home care for the elderly will vaccinate their own clients.