A nurse can advise on vaccinations, administer a vaccine if it is available at our location or that you have obtained yourself with a physician's prescription, and write you a vaccination certificate for the vaccinations you have received.
A travel physician can advise on vaccinations and provide comprehensive health advice for your trip, write the prescriptions and certificates you need for your trip.
Do you want to know if the vaccine you need is available at a specific Mehiläinen location? You can ask directly at the location's checkout or call our customer service at 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge).
Revised 6/17/2026
Published 5/31/2023
| Service | Price | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese encephalitis vaccine | 205,90 € No Kela reimbursement Price 205,90 € No Kela reimbursement | |
| Yellow fever vaccine | 112,90 € No Kela reimbursement Price 112,90 € No Kela reimbursement | |
| Typhoid fever vaccine | 83,90 € No Kela reimbursement Price 83,90 € No Kela reimbursement | |
| Rabies vaccine | 145,70 € No Kela reimbursement Price 145,70 € No Kela reimbursement |
Vaccinations that are also important for travellers include basic vaccines in accordance with the national vaccination programme, such as tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccines (in finnish), measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine (in finnish) and polio vaccine, as well as seasonal vaccines such as the influenza vaccine.
Vaccinations often needed by travellers also include the following
In exceptional cases, the following may also be needed
Also check children's vaccination protection before travelling. Especially in the case of young children, it is important to discuss the necessary vaccination protection with a travel physician.
Read more: Vaccinations for babies and children.
Mehiläinen’s services include vaccination advice and the administration of various vaccines. The traveller's health services, Travel physician's appointment and Traveller's nurse appointment, can be booked at several of our locations. At these appointments, you will receive current information as well as a personalised vaccination programme taking into account the requirements of your travel destination.
If you are pregnant, allergic to any medicinal substance, for example, or taking specific medication, an assessment performed by a physician regarding vaccination may be required. When coming to the appointment, it is advisable to bring information on previously received vaccinations.
You can easily view the vaccinations administered at Mehiläinen and the validity of your vaccinations in OmaMehiläinen.
Book an appointment well in advance before your trip, preferably no later than 1–2 months before departure. In addition, please bring details of the vaccinations you have received previously and information regarding your planned trip.
Vaccinations are administered by nurses, public health nurses and some physicians. At most of our locations, both children and adults are vaccinated, at some also without an appointment. You can book an appointment for vaccination through our online booking. If you cannot find the vaccination you need or would like more information, please contact our customer service by calling tel. 010 414 00 (local network rate/mobile charge) and ask for more information.
If necessary, the nurse can also provide instructions on over the counter drugs and first aid supplies to take with you on your trip.
If your trip is work-related, check with your employer whether vaccinations and any other possible medications are covered by your occupational health care agreement. In these matters, you can also contact our customer service, for example by phone at 010 414 00 (local network charge/mobile charge).
COVID-19 vaccination
The updated vaccines offer better protection against new virus variants.
HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine provides protection against the most common high-risk HPV viruses.
Influenza vaccine
The influenza vaccine is the most effective way to protect against influenza.
Influenza vaccine high-dose
A more effective flu vaccine designed for those over 50.
Influenza vaccine nasal spray
A painless flu vaccination designed for children over 2 years old.
tick-borne encephalitis vaccine
Three doses provide basic protection. Prevents about 90% of TBE or tick-borne encephalitis infections.
Your travel destination, the nature and duration of your trip, and your own health status affect the required vaccinations. In addition to the vaccinations in the national vaccination programme, the most common travel vaccines include, for example, the hepatitis A and/or B vaccine, yellow fever vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, Japanese encephalitis vaccine, and tick-borne encephalitis vaccine. Other vaccinations may also be needed.
Book an appointment with a travel health physician to receive an individual vaccination programme and other instructions for your trip.
Vaccination recommendations and schedules vary depending on the vaccination. Some vaccinations require multiple doses, and developing their full protection takes time. Usually, it is good to start vaccinations at the latest 1–2 months before the trip, but in some cases even 3–6 months in advance.
Book a Traveller's nurse appointment or a Travel physician's appointment, even if the trip is already closer. We can often arrange at least some of the required vaccinations in time.
You can book a Traveller's nurse appointment or a Travel physician's appointment through our online booking or by contacting our customer service.
If you already know which vaccination you need, you can book an appointment for the selected vaccination through our online booking. If you cannot find the vaccination you need in our online booking or need multiple vaccinations, contact our customer service at tel. 010 414 00 (*local network rate/mobile charge) and ask for more information.
Primary diseases, such as diabetes, heart diseases or conditions that weaken the immune system, as well as pregnancy or breastfeeding can affect vaccination recommendations and schedules. It is very important to tell a travel physician about these matters so that our specialist can evaluate your situation and give you safe and individual recommendations. For example, some vaccines are not recommended for pregnant people or people with immune deficiency, in which case other means of protection will be considered.
A nurse can advise on vaccinations, administer a vaccine if it is available at our location or that you have obtained yourself with a physician's prescription, and issue a vaccination certificate for the vaccinations you have received. A nurse can also advise on questions regarding over-the-counter medicines and first-aid supplies to take with you on your trip.
A travel physician can advise on vaccinations and provide comprehensive health advice for your trip, as well as issue the needed prescriptions and certificates for your trip. An assessment performed by a physician may also be needed in special circumstances related to vaccinations, such as in connection with pregnancy, immune deficiency, or a significant primary disease.
