Vaccinations at the pharmacy
Vaccinations at the pharmacy's "
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At the Health Center at Kaarti Pharmacy, we offer a comprehensive selection of vaccinations—even without a prescription. So you don’t have to try to get a prescription or waste your time waiting in line at a health center—just let us take care of everything and book an appointment that works for you! Getting vaccinated has never been easier! 💚
NEW! Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have completed vaccination training can now administer vaccines at our Health Center. Going forward, you’ll be able to get vaccinated at the Kaarti Pharmacy with even greater flexibility, as we’ll be offering more vaccination time slots.
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Seasonal influenza is a highly contagious viral illness that can cause severe symptoms and prolonged illness. Although influenza usually resolves on its own, it can significantly impair a person’s ability to function and lead to serious complications, especially among those in high-risk groups.
Significantly reduces the risk of illness
Prevents severe forms of the disease and hospitalization
Protect your loved ones as well, especially children, the elderly, and others in high-risk groups
Reduces absences from work or daily life
Getting vaccinated is a quick and safe procedure. Protection develops in about two weeks and lasts throughout the flu season. Make sure to get vaccinated in time—the flu doesn’t discriminate based on age or life situation.
Flu Vaccination at the Kaarti Pharmacy:
The service includes a prescription, the vaccine itself, the administration of the vaccine, and recording the information in OmaKanta.
Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years.
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The service includes a prescription, the vaccine, administration of the vaccine, and recording of the vaccine in OmaKanta.
Prevents serious illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years.
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The tick vaccine protects against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), a viral disease spread by ticks. The disease can cause serious neurological symptoms, and there is no cure. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect against the disease. Vaccination is especially recommended for people who spend a lot of time outdoors or live in areas where tick-borne encephalitis is present.
The primary series of the tick-borne encephalitis vaccine consists of three doses. You can start the vaccination series at any time of year, but it is recommended that you receive the first two doses before the start of tick season. The second dose can be given 1–3 months after the first dose. The third dose should be given 5–12 months after the second booster dose.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccination at the Kaarti Pharmacy:
The service includes a prescription, the vaccine, administration of the vaccine, and recording of the vaccine in OmaKanta.
Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
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Shingles is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. After a person has had chickenpox, the virus remains in the body and can reactivate later in life—typically as a painful rash that follows the path of a nerve. Some people continue to experience long-lasting nerve pain even after the rash has healed.
The risk increases with age, and vaccination is recommended especially for people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems. The vaccine is given in two doses, with the second dose usually administered 2–6 months after the first. You can get the shingles vaccine even if you’ve already had shingles.
Two vaccination visits are required to achieve immunity. The price covers one vaccination visit.
Shingles Vaccination at the Kaarti Pharmacy:
The service includes a prescription, the vaccine, administration of the vaccine, and recording of the vaccine in OmaKanta.
Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years.
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The service includes a prescription, the vaccine, administration of the vaccine, and recording of the vaccine in OmaKanta.
Pneumococcus is a bacterium that causes upper respiratory tract infections, such as sinusitis and otitis media, but also more serious diseases, such as pneumonia and meningitis.
Pneumococcus bacteria cause diseases in all age groups, but they are a significant pathogen especially in the elderly and people belonging to risk groups.
The pneumococcal vaccine is especially recommended for people in risk groups, such as those with chronic lung or heart disease or diabetes.
The vaccine is given as a single dose. Based on current knowledge, no booster dose is needed. The vaccine can be administered at any time of the year.
Pneumococcus is transmitted through droplets and contact, which is why good hand hygiene is an important part of protecting yourself against pneumococcus. Even healthy people can carry pneumococcus in their nasopharynx and unknowingly spread the bacteria.Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years.
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The service includes a prescription, the vaccine, administration of the vaccine, and recording of the vaccine in OmaKanta.
Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil around the world. The toxin can cause a serious infection.
The tetanus bacterium can enter the body through a wound or broken skin, for example from soil or a dog bite. However, tetanus cannot be transmitted from person to person.
The only way to protect yourself against tetanus is to maintain your vaccination protection.
Diphtheria is an infection of the throat, larynx, nose, and skin caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The toxin produced by the bacterium can also cause life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, nervous system disorders, and myocarditis.Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years. If you are 25 years old and need a booster vaccination, book an appointment for the Triaxis vaccine.
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The service includes the administration of the vaccine, but does not include the vaccine itself or a prescription.
Book your appointment online through the appointment scheduling website or by calling the pharmacy (09-3158 7230).
Please note that the age limit for this vaccination at the pharmacy's Health Point is 18 years.
Book an appointment for vaccination
You can schedule an appointment for a vaccination by calling the pharmacy (tel. 09-31587230), stopping by the pharmacy, or conveniently booking directly through the appointment calendar below!
Vaccinations at the pharmacy's Health Center are administered by pharmacists who have received vaccination training, as well as by a nurse on her or his scheduled days.
Frequently asked questions about vaccinations at the pharmacy
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No need. You can get the vaccine directly from the Kaarti pharmacy Health Point.
However, if you have purchased the vaccine yourself, our nurse can administer it at the Health Point. In this case, select the service “Vaccination – own prescription or customer brings vaccine” (€29.00) when booking your appointment.
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Yes. The nurse at the health center will make an entry in OmaKanta about the vaccination received at the pharmacy's Health Point.
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Vaccinations are not eligible for Kela reimbursement, as they are not covered by Kela.
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Once you have booked your vaccination appointment in advance, you can notify the pharmacy staff of your arrival, for example at the checkout.
If you are visiting our Health Point for the first time, we will give you a preliminary information form to fill out for the nurse.
You can then wait in our pharmacy's comfortable lounge area, where our nurse will call you when it is your turn.
Wallaton Oy is responsible for the nursing services at the Kaarti pharmacy Health Point.