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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

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs.

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

National Center Proposed to Investigate Suicides

A national center that investigates suicides, not least among children. This is proposed by representatives of the Suicide Analysis Inquiry on DN Debatt.

National Center Proposed to Investigate Suicides

Heat a Health Risk – Both Winter and Summer

Heatwaves pose the greatest health risk related to climate change in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. But even the warmer winters can affect people's well-being – especially further north in the country.

Heat a Health Risk – Both Winter and Summer

Study: Negative Impact of Excessive Screen Time

Young people with a lot of screen time fare worse physically and mentally than peers with less screen time. This is shown by a study from the School of Health Sciences at Jönköping University.

Study: Negative Impact of Excessive Screen Time

Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter.

Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

Two cases of measles have been detected at hospitals in Norrbotten. The individuals, who have no connection to each other, have been at Sunderby Hospital and Piteå Hospital, respectively, during the latter half of August, reports SVT Norrbotten.

Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

Plant drugs are pouring in – Customs Agency can only watch

Cultivation boxes for hallucinogenic mushrooms and tons of plant parts that can be used to get high pass the border to Sweden completely legally every year. The drugs are sold openly on the internet and in stores, and at the border, the Customs Service can only look on – since the products are not illegal in the form they are delivered.

Plant drugs are pouring in – Customs Agency can only watch

Widespread outbreak of whooping cough

The number of cases of whooping cough continues to increase. Now, the Public Health Agency wants to increase awareness that a major spread of the disease is underway in Sweden.

Widespread outbreak of whooping cough

Public Health Agency: "There is extremely strong research support"

The Public Health Agency has received criticism about the new screen areas. Now the agency is responding to the criticism.

Public Health Agency: "There is extremely strong research support"

German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

How much screen time is too much? Several countries in Europe are going further than Sweden's new recommendations regarding young people's use of social media and digital devices. In Germany, the authorities believe that children under 9 years old should spend a maximum of 45 minutes per day in front of the screen.

German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

Criticism: No Research Support for New Screen Recommendations

The new screen areas from the Public Health Agency are being criticized by experts. It is not reasonable to set such sharp boundaries based on such a weak foundation, says sociologist Henrik Pallin.

Criticism: No Research Support for New Screen Recommendations

Criticism of screen time advice: "Absurd concept"

Conversations, screen-free times and adults setting a good example. These can be keys to lure children away from screens without a fuss.

Criticism of screen time advice: "Absurd concept"

How much screen time is allowed for your child

The Public Health Agency provides recommendations for how parents should think about screen use for children and young people. This is what they look like:.

How much screen time is allowed for your child

New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved

Many children and young people should drastically reduce their screen time. New recommendations from the Public Health Agency advise teenagers to halve their usage.

New guidelines: Teenagers' screen time must be halved

Boot Throwing and Adventure Golf in the Fight Against Loneliness

Adventure golf, betting promenade, and boot throwing are some activities that seniors at one of the country's summer camps get to try out. The purpose is to counteract loneliness among the elderly in Sweden, where approximately 700,000 inhabitants lack a close friend.

Boot Throwing and Adventure Golf in the Fight Against Loneliness

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small.

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines

Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines to African countries, reports [Svenska Dagbladet. ](https://www.

Sweden will not donate mpox vaccines