This year's flu season has started unusually early in the EU compared to previous years, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) states. However, in Sweden the season has not yet started, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
SwedenAntibiotic resistance constitutes a "silent pandemic" and is one of the greatest threats to global health, according to WHO. Now the government is introducing a new long-term strategy against antimicrobial resistance. For the first time, we are setting time-bound, measurable goals for what Sweden should achieve, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
SwedenRed fly agaric, or rather the substance muscimol, which is found in the mushroom, may be classified as a narcotic.
SwedenBritish authorities are warning of a mutated variant of the influenza virus. The Swedish Public Health Authority is monitoring developments – but sees no reason for concern. The virus mutates every year, says Erik Sturegård, acting state epidemiologist.
SwedenSweden's youth clinics should develop and become more equal to promote young people's mental health.
SwedenSeveral European countries are reporting outbreaks of West Nile – a mosquito-borne virus that is moving north as a result of climate change and has now also been found in Berlin. There is a need for the public to stay updated at this time, says Klara Sondén, infectious disease physician and deputy state epidemiologist.
SwedenIn several countries, requirements for technical age verification are being introduced to gain access to porn sites. Now Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (L) wants to see similar requirements in Sweden. We must do everything we can to ensure that children and young people do not stumble across this type of material, she says.
SwedenA broken gene protects around 20 percent of us against winter vomiting disease. But it has not always been that way. It was when we became sedentary that the gene variant spread properly, says Hugo Zeberg, genetic researcher at the Karolinska Institute.
SwedenOver a hundred people sought medical care after the extensive listeria outbreak at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Stockholm. Now the final test results have arrived – and it seems that the truffle that was served is the culprit in the drama.
SwedenVaccinations against influenza and covid have started. Everyone over 65 years is recommended to vaccinate themselves against influenza.
SwedenThe influenza season is approaching – and the WHO's goal is 75 percent vaccination coverage for people in risk groups. A figure Sweden has never reached. Generally, we have good figures, but we always want to be higher, says Tina Crafoord, chief physician and head of the vaccination unit at the Public Health Agency.
SwedenOnly every fifth child at 18 months meets the Public Health Agency's guidelines for screen time, according to a study from the Gymnastics and Sports College (GIH). It is worrying that such a large proportion at such a young age exceeded the recommendation, says Gisela Nyberg, first author and professor at GIH.
SwedenThe Public Health Agency will investigate how adults' screen time affects children's health – and come up with new advice. Research shows that there are disruptions and interruptions, not least in play situations and when language learning takes place, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
SwedenThe Public Health Agency is involved in the ongoing listeria outbreak, which has led to several people being hospitalized. This is very unusual, says acting state epidemiologist Erik Sturegård.
SwedenTen people have been confirmed infected with listeria after visiting the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen, according to Region Stockholm. A total of 130 people have had symptoms and sought hospital care in the region.
SwedenIn the world of advertising, the woman dominates. At least the one who is young and slim, according to a new survey.
SwedenThe use of snus is increasing avalanche-like among young people in Sweden. The tobacco industry describes it as a success story in the fight against smoking – a claim that is contradicted by research in the area. Now the question is whether the government will proceed with the proposal to ban snusing in school. According to the Public Health Agency, it would be good if teachers were also covered by such a ban. How adults behave plays a role in how children and young people perceive the risks of a product, says investigator Grethe Fochsen.
SwedenMagnus Gisslén directed sharp criticism at the Public Health Agency when he stopped as state epidemiologist. Now the agency is presenting a proposal for a new department for infectious disease control and preparedness.
SwedenThe time that children devote to digital media is decreasing and parents have become more negatively inclined towards social media and games, according to a new report from the Media Authority.
SwedenThe use of snus has increased explosively among young people in Sweden, and a ban on teachers using snus during school hours would contribute to de-normalizing the use, according to the Public Health Agency. Education Minister Simona Mohamsson (The Liberals) rejects such a ban and calls it "moralistic".
SwedenSnus consumption is increasing rapidly among the young in Sweden. The tobacco industry describes it as a success story in the fight against smoking – a claim that is contradicted by research in the area. Now the question is whether the government will proceed with the proposal to ban snus use in school. According to the Public Health Agency, it would be good if teachers were also covered by such a ban. How adults behave plays a role in how children and young people perceive the risks of a product, says investigator Grethe Fochsen.
SwedenThe Salmonella outbreak that affected nursing homes in Katrineholm can be linked to eggs, writes Region Sörmland in a press release.
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