The swine flu

Swine flu vaccine

National Institute for Health and Welfare recommends discontinuation of Pandemrix vaccinations
Swine flu vaccine

Symptoms of swine flu

The most common symptoms of swine flu can include sudden fever, a sore throat, cough and a runny nose. Other possible symptoms are body aches, headache, chills and tiredness.
Symptoms of swine flu
Advice on home care

At-risk groups

Who should have the vaccine? Who should seek medical care? Who will be treated with antiviral drugs?
At-risk groups for swine flu

Swine flu and pregnancy

Pregnancy in itself does not increase the risk of swine flu infection, even if it does affect the immune system. However, pregnant women are at considerable risk of serious infection, because they are often in contact with small children, who transmit the virus very easily.
Swine flu and pregnant women

THL press releases
THL news

General questions about swine flu
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Vaccination and suspected infections
Vaccination dates and locations as well as information about whether you belong to an at-risk group are available from your health centre and local municipal websites.
Contact details (Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities)