Government Plans to Add Chickenpox Vaccine to Child Vaccination Program
The Government wants the vaccine against chickenpox to be introduced in the national general vaccination program for children.
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How to Avoid Salmonella: Tips for Safe Egg and Food Handling
The recent outbreak of salmonella has caused some concern. If you want to do your best to avoid the stomach disease, there are a few simple rules to follow. Choose Nordic eggs if you are going to make mayonnaise, says the National Food Agency's expert Mats Lindblad who comes with more tips.
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Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026
The Government proposes in the autumn budget a number of initiatives within psychiatric care. Among other things, a commission of inquiry will be established every time a child commits suicide.
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Fungal Disease Candida Auris Spreading Rapidly in Europe
A yeast fungus that causes serious infections is spreading rapidly in Europe. It is difficult to treat and spreads mainly in hospitals.
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Salmonella Outbreak in Katrineholm: One Death Linked to Infection
One of the people who died after a salmonella outbreak affected elderly housing in Katrineholm was infected with salmonella, reports SVT Sörmland. 33 people have at the same time been confirmed infected.
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Most Older Swedes Report Good Mental Health but Group Differences Exist
The vast majority of older Swedes are doing well mentally. This is shown by a new survey from the Public Health Agency (FHM). But there are differences between different groups.
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Erik Sturegård Responds to Criticism of Sweden's Public Health Agency
Sweden's new state epidemiologist Erik Sturegård defends the Public Health Agency after the harsh criticism that the predecessor Magnus Gisslén directed against the agency.
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Swedish Health Agency to Learn from Nordic Countries After Criticism
Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) welcomes the reform work that has been initiated at the Public Health Agency after the criticism storm from the former state epidemiologist. But more needs to be done and the agency will now learn from other Nordic countries.
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Why Colds Spread After the Holiday Season
Welcome back – and cheers. When we gather at the workplaces after the summer, not only our colleagues are waiting, but also the risk of being infected by their viruses. It is difficult to completely avoid these upper respiratory tract infections, says Klara Sondén, infection doctor and assistant state epidemiologist.
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Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism
Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has once again summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell. I take the criticism seriously, says the minister. At the same time, Wigzell promises a review of how medical competence is handled.
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Mosquito-Borne Diseases Surge in European Tourist Hotspots This Year
This year, Europe has had unusually large outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases. Longer summers and milder winters favor mosquitoes that can spread viruses such as dengue, West Nile and chikungunya. We need to be aware that these infections occur at our most common vacation destinations, says Klara Sondén, infectious disease doctor and assistant state epidemiologist at the Public Health Agency.
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Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines
The Public Health Agency prioritized the relationship with external actors over science when it de-published recommendations regarding tonsillitis in the spring. This is the opinion of the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén, who elaborates on the criticism of his former employer.
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Public Health Agency Director-General Defends Medical Competence Availability
The Public Health Agency's management team lacks deeper medical competence, according to the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén. The competence is always present when the decisions are to be made, replies the agency's director-general Olivia Wigzell.
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Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism
Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell, after the criticism presented by the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén. The meeting took place this morning.
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Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness
The Centre Party is summoning Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (The Christian Democrats) to the Riksdag's Social Affairs Committee. They demand that he answers how Sweden's preparedness for a new pandemic looks.
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Record Number of Swedes Infected with TBE This Year
Summer, sun – and ticks. Until August 18, 269 Swedes have been infected with TBE, which is a record. There are many factors that interact to the high numbers, says Caroline Schönning, investigator at the Public Health Agency.
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State Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén Resigns Amid Criticism
State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén leaves the Public Health Agency and directs harsh criticism at his old employer.
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Public Health Agency to Tackle Gonorrhea and HIV Spread
The Government has given the Public Health Agency (FHM) the task of reducing the spread of certain sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea and HIV.
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Rise in Campylobacter Cases in Sweden This Summer
The number of cases of people affected by the intestinal bacteria campylobacter is increasing right now in Sweden – from about 30 per week in early June to over 200 cases last week. It is very seasonal. From July, the number of reports starts to increase significantly, says Rikard Dryselius, investigator at the Public Health Agency.
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Record TBE Cases Reported This Year with Cause Still Unknown
So far this year, 146 people have been infected with TBE – more than ever during the same period. But why the virus is spreading so much is still unclear to the researchers, reports SVT News.
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Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis
Now children and young people will get state advice on how they can sleep better. We have something of a sleep crisis in Sweden, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).
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Social Democrats Propose Expanding National Vaccination Program
The Social Democrats want to expand the number of vaccines included in the national vaccination programs. We see a need for a change and a reform, says Lena Hallengren, the party's group leader in the parliament.
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Several Swedish Regions Miss HPV Vaccine Target
Until Monday, June 30, women born between 1994 and 1999 can vaccinate themselves for free against hpv. The goal is to eradicate cervical cancer, but several regions are expected not to reach the goal, reports SVT News.
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Ticks from Across Sweden Stored in Researchers' Freezers for Study
In freezers at the National Veterinary Institute (SVA) and Uppsala University, thousands of submitted tick specimens are stored. The bloodsuckers will provide answers on where in the country the disease-carrying specimens have their haunts.
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