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The RS virus is spreading – protect the youngest and oldest

The season for the troublesome RS virus has begun and the spread is expected to increase going forward. The youngest and oldest in the population are at greatest risk.

The RS virus is spreading – protect the youngest and oldest

How many steps are needed to feel better

Around 5,000 steps a day can be enough to keep depressive symptoms away. Even just increasing the number of steps by 1,000 has a positive effect.

How many steps are needed to feel better

Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Mental illness is a question for the entire society and not just for healthcare. It's time for Sweden to wake up, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) about the government's new strategy.

Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break

A record number of people in Sweden fell ill with salmonella last year, according to preliminary figures from the Public Health Agency. Moreover, more people are now infected in Sweden than abroad.

Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break

The influenza is here – a significant increase is expected

Several different viruses are circulating in Sweden now during the winter. The past few weeks, it's the seasonal flu that has taken extra speed and is expected to increase.

The influenza is here – a significant increase is expected

New advice: How young people can stop using their mobile phones

Keep your mobile away from the bedroom, and learn your children's apps. This is the Public Health Agency's advice to parents to follow the new recommendations regarding screen time.

New advice: How young people can stop using their mobile phones

So you avoid winter vomiting disease at Christmas

In the midst of the Christmas season, the winter vomiting disease has made its entrance. This is what the Public Health Agency's recommendations look like to avoid spending the Christmas holidays on the toilet.

So you avoid winter vomiting disease at Christmas

The support line against mental illness is now open

Today, a national support hotline is opening where people with mental illness can call – around the clock, every day of the week. Unfortunately, we see a great need for help when life is at its darkest, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

The support line against mental illness is now open

The Public Health Agency: Winter Vomiting Disease is Here

This year's winter vomiting disease is here, writes the Public Health Agency on its website. .

The Public Health Agency: Winter Vomiting Disease is Here

Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

The meat and charcuterie producer Mora salt and smoking is recalling the product Bryggarns Hästkorv manufactured and sold between November 4 and 18. The sausage may contain listeria, according to both the National Food Agency and Mora salt and smoking on their websites.

Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria

A multiresistant strain of the E. coli bacterium is spreading rapidly in Europe, according to the Public Health Agency, which describes the spread rate as "alarming".

Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria

The Minister on Porn Ban: Not the Only Way

For many young people, their sex education comes from violent porn, according to Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (L). But legislating against porn is difficult.

The Minister on Porn Ban: Not the Only Way

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

The bacterium mycoplasma continues to spread in the country. It is the largest outbreak of mycoplasma in several years and many need hospital care for pneumonia.

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

Swedes are doing well – but sleep poorly

A majority of adult Swedes think they are doing well – despite nearly half having sleep disorders or feeling anxiety, worry or anguish. You may feel that you're doing pretty well anyway, says Hillevi Busch at the Public Health Agency.

Swedes are doing well – but sleep poorly

Too few under 65 have vaccinated themselves: "A risk"

Only five percent in one of the risk groups who are urged to get vaccinated against covid-19 and seasonal influenza have taken their booster dose. This is something we see as a risk, says Tina Crafoord, unit manager for vaccine programs at the Public Health Agency.

Too few under 65 have vaccinated themselves: "A risk"

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

Nitazener, a group of very potent synthetic opioids, is linked to deadly overdoses all over Europe. Now they are being classified as narcotics, the government announces.

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Criticism: Poor control of the gaming market

The Gaming Inspectorate receives harsh criticism in the Audit Office's review. The greatest deficiency is that far too few checks are being carried out.

Criticism: Poor control of the gaming market

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Sweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia.

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

On October 15, vaccinations against seasonal influenza and covid-19 will begin – several weeks earlier than last year. It is very difficult to know exactly when the increase will come, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

Olivia Wigzell is the new Director-General of the Public Health Agency. She comes most recently from the position of Director-General of the National Board of Health and Welfare, a post she has held since 2015.

Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

The government has decided to classify the Marburg disease as socially dangerous. The decision was made at an extraordinary government meeting this morning.

Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

Vaccination against chickenpox should be included in the general child vaccination program, suggests the Public Health Agency (PHA). Large sums of money can be saved on reduced sick leave – and at the same time, the most vulnerable will receive protection if the spread of infection decreases.

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination