Helsinki Family Emergency Guide

local_hospital Pediatric Healthcare in Helsinki

New Children's Hospital in Meilahti is a premier custom-built specialized pediatric facility.

map Emergency Maps & Locations

Plotted below are English-friendly pediatric emergency wards, late-night chemist pharmacies, and essential convenient stores for emergency baby milk or formula.

list_alt Plotted Medical Spots

translate Translation Aid

Show these phrases to a pharmacist, paramedic, or hotel receptionist if you need assistance:

• Lapseni on vakavasti sairas.
  → My child is seriously sick.
• Missä on lasten päivystys?
  → Where is the children's emergency room?
• Hänellä on korkea kuume ja vaikeuksia hengittää.
  → He/She has a high fever and difficulty breathing.
• Soittakaa heti ambulanssi, kiitos.
  → Please call an ambulance immediately, thank you.

check_box Emergency Checklist

• 🛡️ Insurance Card: Keep a digital copy of your family's travel insurance certificates in your phone's photo library.
• 🛡️ Hotel Address: Write down your hotel's physical address and phone number in the local language on a piece of paper in your pocket.
• 🛡️ Medication Log: Write down the active drug name (e.g. paracetamol or ibuprofen) rather than brand names like Calpol or Tylenol when talking to foreign pharmacists.
• 🛡️ Power Bank: Always carry a backup power bank in your stroller pouch to prevent your phone from dying during emergency trips.