Information on swine flu, i.e. influenza A(H1N1)v virus
and swine flu vaccine on the web
In Finland, vaccinations against swine flu using
Pandemrix vaccine were discontinued in August 2010 as a
safety measure until an explanation is found for the
observed rise in cases of narcolepsy among children and
adolescents.
Swine flu vaccine (National
Institute for Health and Welfare)
The National Institute for Health and Welfare has
compiled on its website topical information on swine flu or
influenza A(H1N1)v virus, its symptoms and treatment, the
vaccine against swine flu, risk groups, the epidemic
situation in Finland, as well as instructions for health
care professionals and tourists.
Information about swine flu
(National Institute for Health and Welfare)
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In 2006 the MSAH published a National Preparedness Plan for an
Influenza Pandemic.
National preparedness plan for an
influenza pandemic (MSAH publications 2007:20)
All the hospital districts have prepared their own preparedness
plans on the basis of the national plan. .
