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New guidelines: When you need an mpox vaccine

The Public Health Agency has updated who is recommended vaccination against mpox. It concerns a few individuals who travel to areas with ongoing community transmission, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén to TT.

New guidelines: When you need an mpox vaccine

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued new recommendations for travel to or from areas with high spread of the disease mpox. .

New guidelines for travel to mpox-affected areas

No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) does not advise against traveling to countries due to mpox at present. In an email to TT, the MFA's press service writes: "No warning due to the risk of being infected with mpox exists at present.

No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak

Risk of mutation if mpox virus is not stopped

No, mpox does not risk becoming a new coronavirus pandemic. At present.

Risk of mutation if mpox virus is not stopped

Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

The more contagious variant of mpox, which has been confirmed in Sweden, is most dangerous for children and young people, warns Save the Children. 80 per cent of all suspected cases are children, says Save the Children's Katharina von Schroeder, on location in Congo-Kinshasa to Sveriges Radio.

Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people

China tightens mpox controls

China is tightening border control to prevent the mpox virus from entering the country, reports the Spanish news agency Efe. Airplanes, boats, and travelers from countries where the infection has been confirmed will be subject to extra checks.

China tightens mpox controls

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

The first case of the disease mpox of the more severe variant has been confirmed in Sweden, announces Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference on Thursday. It is the first case outside of Africa.

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa

This is what we know about the mpox disease

The latest outbreak of mpox in Africa has been classified as an international health emergency by the World Health Organization WHO, which sees risks of further spread. This is what we know about the disease.

This is what we know about the mpox disease

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited.

WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency

The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out

From barely being detected in wastewater at the beginning of the summer, the occurrence of coronavirus is now increasing. A fresh study from WHO simultaneously shows that covid vaccines have saved millions of lives in Europe.

The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out

Food Recalls More Common

That via mass media recalling food products due to suspicion of bacteria is becoming more common. But according to experts, it is a sign that food producers are doing what they should.

Food Recalls More Common

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

Blood-stained diarrhea, fever and vomiting. An increasing number of Swedes have fallen ill due to the intestinal bacteria campylobacter in recent weeks.

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

Common vaccine can delay dementia disease

A new type of vaccine against shingles can delay the onset of dementia, shows a new study at the University of Oxford. The best protective effect seems to have on women.

Common vaccine can delay dementia disease

More infected with gonorrhea – symptoms may be absent

The gonorrhea infection continues to increase. Summer is a vulnerable time and the infection is treacherous.

More infected with gonorrhea – symptoms may be absent

Unusual bacterium behind Legionella outbreak

25 people – most of them in the Stockholm area – have fallen ill after being infected with a very rare Legionella bacterium. The infection is suspected to come from potting soil, according to the Public Health Agency.

Unusual bacterium behind Legionella outbreak

Increased Covid Infection – Cause for Concern?

The number of coronavirus cases has increased. But despite several infected individuals in Sweden, in the neighboring country of Denmark, and in the USA, there is no reason to worry, according to state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Increased Covid Infection – Cause for Concern?

Rabies-infected seals spread fear in South Africa

An outbreak of rabies among seals in South Africa has prompted the South African public health authority NICD to issue a warning. .

Rabies-infected seals spread fear in South Africa

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report.

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

TBE vaccine is too expensive – review the market

It differs by thousands of kronor in price for vaccines across the country. The Social Democrats believe that the cost is generally too high, among other things for vaccines against TBE and RS-virus, and want to review the private market.

TBE vaccine is too expensive – review the market

Sharp increase in whooping cough

The number of cases of whooping cough has increased sharply since May. Now, the Public Health Agency is urging parents to protect their infants from infection.

Sharp increase in whooping cough

Fully Vaccinated Child Dies After TBE Infection

A child has died at Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala after falling ill with meningitis caused by TBE. The child was fully vaccinated, writes P4 Uppland.

Fully Vaccinated Child Dies After TBE Infection

Record year for tularemia last year

2023 was a record year for mink viral disease, reports P4 Västerbotten. In Sweden, over 700 cases of mink viral disease were reported last year.

Record year for tularemia last year

Tonsillitis can be deadly - more people should be tested

Tonsillitis caused by group A streptococci should be treated by healthcare to a greater extent than before, believes the Public Health Agency. Otherwise, there is a risk that some will become seriously ill with sepsis, reports Vetenskapsradion.

Tonsillitis can be deadly - more people should be tested

More seek help for gambling problems during the European Championship

Major football championships make summers more enjoyable for many, but there is also a dark downside. Gambling addiction within sports betting is increasing.

More seek help for gambling problems during the European Championship