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The Public Health Agency: Winter Vomiting Disease is Here
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The Public Health Agency: Winter Vomiting Disease is Here

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This year's winter vomiting disease is here, writes the Public Health Agency on its website.
Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria
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Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

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Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria
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Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria

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The Minister on Porn Ban: Not the Only Way
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The Minister on Porn Ban: Not the Only Way

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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
Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading
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Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

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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
Swedes are doing well – but sleep poorly
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Swedes are doing well – but sleep poorly

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

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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
Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics
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Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

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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
Second case of new mpox in Europe
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Second case of new mpox in Europe

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Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe
Criticism: Poor control of the gaming market
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Criticism: Poor control of the gaming market

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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
Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"
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Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

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Sweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia
Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about
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Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

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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
Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency
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Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

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Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease
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Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

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Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous
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Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

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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)
Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination
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Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

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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
The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up
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The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

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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
National Center Proposed to Investigate Suicides
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National Center Proposed to Investigate Suicides

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A national center that investigates suicides, not least among children. This is proposed by representatives of the Suicide Analysis Inquiry on DN Debatt
Heat a Health Risk – Both Winter and Summer
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Heat a Health Risk – Both Winter and Summer

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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
Study: Negative Impact of Excessive Screen Time
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Study: Negative Impact of Excessive Screen Time

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

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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
Two cases of measles in Norrbotten
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Two cases of measles in Norrbotten

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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
Plant drugs are pouring in – Customs Agency can only watch
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Plant drugs are pouring in – Customs Agency can only watch

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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
Widespread outbreak of whooping cough
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Widespread outbreak of whooping cough

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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
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