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Pneumococci are a significant cause of severe bacterial infections, like meningitis and sepsis, in Finland. The pneumococcal vaccine is included in the National Immunisation Programme for young children, patients who have received stem cell treatment, to those under 75 years of age who are severely immunocompromised or suffer from severe nephrotic disease and to 65-84 years old patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is additionally recommended for people belonging to certain medical risk groups.
Whooping cough is an upper respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium, which spreads through droplet transmission. A typical symptom is paroxysmal coughing that lasts for several weeks. The vaccine is administered according to the national vaccination program to children, adolescents, 25-year-olds, and pregnant individuals.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the Varicella zoster virus, characterized by a blister-like, intensely itchy rash. Complications following the illness may include bacterial skin infections and pneumonia. After recovery, the virus remains dormant in the body and may reactivate even years later, causing painful shingles. The vaccine is included in the national vaccination program.
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a localized blistering skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The risk increases when the body’s immune defenses weaken, for example with aging. Typical symptoms include pain and a burning sensation at the site of the rash. The most common long-term complication is persistent pain and sensitivity to even light touch in the affected area. The vaccine is not part of the national immunization program, but it can be obtained with a prescription from a pharmacy or a medical clinic.
