{"id":596,"date":"2017-08-18T18:43:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T09:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxlontheroad.com\/english\/?p=596"},"modified":"2017-11-12T16:45:16","modified_gmt":"2017-11-12T07:45:16","slug":"baby-in-finland-private-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dxlontheroad.com\/english\/2017\/08\/18\/baby-in-finland-private-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby in Finland – Healthcare – Private Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since our baby does not have a KELA card<\/a>, we had to look for a private hospital for his vaccination. \u00a0We found\u00a0Mehilainen located in Toolo (Bus\/Tram stop Apolonkatu).<\/p>\n

Mehilainen in Toolo<\/h2>\n

Children’s healthcare is on the second floor. \u00a0The waiting area is nicely decorated. \u00a0There are sofa, stroller parking, lockers, and many toys.<\/p>\n

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Mehilainen waiting area stroller parking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mehilainen waiting area lockers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mehilainen registration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Firstly, we went to the registration so that they can put in all the information. \u00a0The ID number is required. \u00a0Then, they told us the room number where we would go later. \u00a0We just needed to wait in the hallway, and the nurse would come find us. \u00a0There is another waiting area if you walk down the hallway – it’s on your right side. \u00a0There is one chair that I really like! \u00a0While feeding, the baby is less likely to be distracted.<\/p>\n

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Mehilainen nursing chair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meeting the nurse<\/h2>\n

Soon the nurse came out, and invited us into the room. \u00a0She also has a lot of toys. \u00a0Our baby immediately liked her. \u00a0She checked the strength of neck, and measured weight and height. \u00a0Since it’s our first visit, we chatted a lot about how we were taking care of our baby. \u00a0Then she went out to see if the doctor was ready.<\/p>\n

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Mehilainen nurse room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meeting the doctor<\/h2>\n

We moved to another room to see the doctor. \u00a0Basically we discussed about the vaccination plan. \u00a0Since we don’t have a plan to go out of \u00a0Europe this year, we decided to just follow the Finnish program. \u00a0The doctor then further checked his heart, eye, etc.<\/p>\n

Vaccination<\/h2>\n

Lastly, we went back to the nurse for vaccination: PCV13, Infanrix Hib Polio, and Rota. \u00a0The first two are injections. \u00a0Rota is oral. \u00a0After the vaccination, we were asked to wait for ~15 min to see if there was allergy.<\/p>\n

About the payment<\/h2>\n

We just found out yesterday when we did the second Rota. \u00a0For the two visits, the total bill is over 500 euro! \u00a0 \u00a0That explains why it’s so easy to make an appointment – no waiting line at all.<\/p>\n

Here’s the price list: Doctor 30 min – 125 euro. \u00a0Nurse – ~50 euro. \u00a0Registration – 19.5 euro. \u00a0Rota – 73 euro. \u00a0Infanrix polio + hib – 26.5 euro. \u00a0PCV13 – 91.7 euro.<\/p>\n

The doctor gave a bill right away, but the nurse’s bill would come in mail. \u00a0The bills can be paid at the registration, or through IBAN (additional fees may be required).<\/p>\n

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Since our baby does not have a KELA card, we had to look for a private hospital for his vaccination. \u00a0We found\u00a0Mehilainen located in Toolo (Bus\/Tram stop Apolonkatu). Mehilainen in Toolo Children’s healthcare is on the second floor. \u00a0The waiting area is nicely decorated. \u00a0There are sofa, stroller parking, lockers, and many toys. Firstly, we … <\/p>\n

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