Autumn 2025 influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations

  • People aged 65 and over can book an appointment for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in Maisa (maisa.fi and the Maisa app) or by phone at +358 9 310 46300 on weekdays from 8.00–16.00 (no call-back service).
  • Unfortunately, the telephone booking service is currently congested. We recommend calling again later, for example a few days from now.
  • 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

The new Disability Services Act entered into force on 1 January 2025. Read more in the news

Health and rehabilitation services

Kehitysvammapoliklinikka tarjoaa monenlaisia palveluita kehitysvammaisille henkilöille. Lisäksi kaupungilla on muita erityisesti vammaisille ja pitkäaikaissairaille suunnattuja terveys- ja kuntoutuspalveluita. 

Image: Kaisa Sunimento
Photo: Maarit Hohteri

Swimming is a good rehabilitation exercise

A special swimming card is granted to Helsinki residents living with a disability or long-term illness. The swimming card is valid for all indoor and outdoor swimming pools in Helsinki and the validity period is one year, starting from the date of purchase. 

More information on the special swimming card is available on the Culture and Leisure Division’s website(Link leads to external service)

You can also find this page at hel.fi/health-services-for-people-with-disabilities.