Revised 6/17/2026
Published 5/31/2023
Some vaccinations are part of the national vaccination programme and are considered basic vaccinations. Some vaccinations are seasonal, such as the influenza vaccine. Travellers should check the validity of their vaccinations well in advance of their trip and acquire any necessary additional vaccinations for their destination.
For travellers, basic vaccinations according to the national vaccination programme are also important, such as tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines, MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) and polio vaccine, as well as seasonal vaccines, such as the influenza vaccine.
In addition, the following vaccinations are often needed by travellers:
In exceptional cases, the following may also be needed:
Also check children's vaccination protection before travelling. Especially for small children, it is important to discuss the necessary vaccination protection with the travel physician.
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Vaccinations for babies and children
Mehiläinen's services include vaccination advice and giving various vaccines. Many of our locations have a travel physician, whose appointment provides you with up-to-date information and a personalised vaccination programme that considers the requirements of your travel destination.
If you are pregnant, allergic to, for example, any medication, or are on special medication, a physician's assessment of vaccination may be required. When coming to the appointment, please bring information about your previous vaccinations.
Information about the vaccinations given at Mehiläinen and their periods of effectiveness is available in OmaMehiläinen.
Book an appointment with the travel physician well in advance of your trip, preferably at least 1-2 months before departure. In addition, please bring information about your previous vaccinations and details of your planned trip.
Vaccinations are given by both nurses and public health nurses, as well as some physicians. If you already know which vaccinations you need for your trip, you can book an appointment directly with a nurse for the vaccination. At most of our locations, both children and adults are vaccinated, and at some, it's also possible without an appointment. You can get more information from our customer service at 010 414 00 (*local network rate/mobile charge) or from your nearest location.
Book an appointment for the selected vaccination through our online booking. If you cannot find the vaccination you need in our online booking, please contact our Customer Service for more information.
Your destination, the nature and duration of your trip, and your own health status affect the necessary vaccinations. The most common vaccinations for travellers, in addition to those in the national vaccination programme, include, for example, 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 physician to receive a personalised vaccination programme and other instructions for your trip.
Vaccination recommendations and their schedules vary depending on the vaccination. Some vaccinations require multiple doses, and it takes time for their full protective effect to develop. Generally, it is advisable to start vaccinations at least 1–2 months before the trip, but in some cases, even 3–6 months in advance.
Book an appointment with a travel physician, even if the trip is already closer. Often, we can arrange at least some of the necessary vaccinations.
You can book an appointment with a travel physician 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 if you need multiple vaccinations, please contact our Customer Service at 010 414 00 (*local network rate/mobile charge) for more information.
Chronic 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 inform the travel physician about these matters so that our specialists can assess your situation and provide you with safe and individual recommendations. For example, some vaccines are not recommended for pregnant or immunocompromised individuals, and in such cases, other protective measures are considered.
