Finland
Health in Finland: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance
No special vaccines are required for Finland; keep routine immunisations up to date, bring travel insurance, and drink tap water safely.
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Key facts
- Routine vaccines
- MMR, DTP, polio recommended; varicella and COVID-19 based on vaccination history and risk
Vaccination details
The Finnish Health Authority lists no mandatory vaccines for visitors. Routine immunisations should be up to date. Varicella and COVID-19 are advised based on your vaccination history and risk.
- MMR – check
- DTP – check
- Polio – check
- Varicella – based on vaccination history and risk
- COVID-19 – based on vaccination history and risk
Medical care and insurance
Public healthcare is high-quality but primarily for residents. Visitors should have travel insurance covering medical treatment and emergency evacuation. Emergency medical number is 112.
Questions people ask
What vaccines do I need for Finland?
No specific vaccines are required. Keep routine immunisations up to date; varicella and COVID-19 based on your vaccination history and risk.
Where can I get medical help in Helsinki?
Public hospitals and private clinics in Helsinki have English-speaking staff; call 112 for emergencies.
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