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New guidelines: When you need an mpox vaccine
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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 for travel to mpox-affected areas
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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.
No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak
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No Extended Travel Warning Following Mpox Outbreak

Risk of mutation if mpox virus is not stopped
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Risk of mutation if mpox virus is not stopped

No, mpox does not risk becoming a new coronavirus pandemic. At present
Save the Children sound the alarm: Mpox worst for young people
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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
China tightens mpox controls
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China tightens mpox controls

Mpox patient in Sweden – first outside Africa
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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
This is what we know about the mpox disease
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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
WHO declares mpox outbreak an international health emergency
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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
The coronavirus is increasing – six cities stand out
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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
Food Recalls More Common
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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
The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken
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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
Common vaccine can delay dementia disease
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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
More infected with gonorrhea – symptoms may be absent
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More infected with gonorrhea – symptoms may be absent

The gonorrhea infection continues to increase. Summer is a vulnerable time and the infection is treacherous
Unusual bacterium behind Legionella outbreak
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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
Increased Covid Infection – Cause for Concern?
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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
Rabies-infected seals spread fear in South Africa
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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.
They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable
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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
TBE vaccine is too expensive – review the market
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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
Sharp increase in whooping cough
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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
Fully Vaccinated Child Dies After TBE Infection
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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
Record year for tularemia last year
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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
Tonsillitis can be deadly - more people should be tested
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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
More seek help for gambling problems during the European Championship
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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
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