Pneumococcal vaccinations
The Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia offers free pneumococcal vaccines in accordance with THL’s recommendations to those in risk groups.
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious forms of disease caused by the pneumococcal bacterium, such as meningitis and blood poisoning (sepsis). It also protects against pneumococcal pneumonia and middle ear infection (otitis media).
The effectiveness of vaccinations depends on the age of the vaccinated person, any underlying disease as well as the frequency of the pneumococcal pathogens against which the vaccine provides protection.
Pneumococcal vaccines are available throughout the year. It is also possible to receive the pneumococcal vaccine together with seasonal vaccinations.
Who is given a free Pneumococcal vaccination?
According to the national vaccination programme eligible for free vaccinations are:
- people aged 65–84 with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- persons under 75 with severe kidney disease
- persons under 75 with severely immunocompromised
- patients who have received a stem cell transplant
- children under the age of 5
The treatment unit provides more detailed instructions on the vaccinations of patients who have received a stem cell transplant, and children under the age of 5 are vaccinated in a child health clinic according to a separate schedule.
Appointment bookings
Children’s vaccines are given at the child health clinic or via school health care.
Book a vaccination appointment by calling Care Needs Assessment.
Call us for help on assessing your situation and guidance on our services.
Open Monday–Thursday from 08:00–15:00 and Fridays 08:00–14:00.
The number for a care needs assessment in Kristinestad is 06-218 6019 .
Jakobstad, Larsmo, Pedersöre och Nykarleby, 06 781 0330, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8-14.