Flu season gets started across Finland

Even as the New Year is about to begin, it's still not too late to get vaccinated against influenza in Finland, according to the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). 'By no means is it unnecessary or too late to get the jab,' THL's influenza expert Niina Iknonen, told news service STT. The institute, which tracks influenza incidents across the country, said that it has already seen cases across all regions and age groups.