Disease-specific monitoring systems

Disease-specific surveillance systems are used to monitor the prevalence and characteristics of different microbes.  The surveillance of these diseases is described in manuals containing information on the monitoring methods used as well as definitions and instructions for the parties involved in this work. 

Data collected through surveillance systems can be used to prevent and control infectious diseases and to develop and support the vaccination programme. 

While separate surveillance systems only exist for a few diseases, many others are monitored using the National Infectious Diseases Register and laboratory monitoring based on samples sent to the microbial strain collection.

Influenza surveillance system 

Influenza viruses mutate constantly, requiring continuous surveillance.  
Influenza surveillance system 

Norovirus surveillance system

Several processes are used in Finland to monitor norovirus infections.
Norovirus surveillance system

Rotavirus surveillance system

Rotavirus infections in Finland are monitored by THL’s Expert Microbiology unit.
Rotavirus surveillance system