Do you think you have an A(H1N1) influenza infection?
The symptoms of A(H1N1) influenza are sudden fever together with respiratory symptoms.
The symptoms of A(H1N1) influenza are sudden fever (38 Celsius or over, children under 3 years of age over 38.5 Celsius) together with respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, cough, or runny or stuffy nose.
The major part of influenza patients recover within one week by resting at home without a doctor’s treatment. Where necessary, the symptoms can be alleviated with pain killers.
Laakso influenza health station treats people belonging to risk groups
Laakso influenza health station treats influenza patients that belong to risk groups, open Mon-Sun from 8.00 to 20.00 hrs. Risk group people are advised to contact Laakso health station immediately by phone when contracting first symptoms of influenza. The phone number is 09 310 47936.
People not in risk groups to contact their own health station
Influenza patients not belonging to any risk group are requested to contact their own health stations during their opening hours to have their need for treatment estimated. In evenings and week-ends, also the non-risk group patients can contact Laakso influenza health station.
Swine flu vaccinations
The swine flu vaccinations at Helsinki’s health stations and maternity and child welfare clinics have star-ted. They will be given as long as everyone willing has received their vaccination.
The opening hours and addresses of the health stations Swine flu vaccinations at Helsinki’s health stations and maternity and child welfare clinics Dates and locations of vaccinations
Teksti ja kuva: City of Helsinki Health Department
