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National immunization program in Finland

Satu Rapola1

  • 1National Public Health Institute, Department of Vaccines/Clinical Unit, Helsinki, Finland. satu.rapola@ktl.fi

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|February 16, 2008
PubMed

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Finland

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Immunization Programs
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Finland's national immunization program targets 9 key infectious diseases.
  • Additional vaccines are available for at-risk individuals.
  • Vaccine-preventable diseases are uncommon in Finland.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the scope and implementation of Finland's national immunization program.
  • To highlight the high vaccination coverage rates.
  • To describe the administrative and public health responsibilities for vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Finland's national immunization schedule and vaccine administration.
  • Analysis of vaccination coverage data.
  • Description of the roles of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the National Public Health Institute.

Main Results:

  • Over 95% of Finnish children receive vaccinations according to the recommended schedule.
  • Vaccination prevents the widespread occurrence of targeted diseases.
  • All vaccines used in Finland are imported.

Conclusions:

  • Finland's comprehensive national immunization program is highly effective in controlling vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • The program benefits from strong public health infrastructure and high vaccination uptake.
  • Ongoing evaluation ensures the program's continued relevance and effectiveness.

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