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Bird Flu Vaccine for Finns Shortly

This week, Finland begins vaccinating people in risk groups against bird flu, reports Finnish media. It becomes the first country in the world, according to Reuters.

Bird Flu Vaccine for Finns Shortly

Few men vaccinated against HPV – too expensive

Despite the fact that human papillomavirus can lead to both cancer and sexually transmitted diseases, only one tenth of all younger men are vaccinated against the virus. This is shown by a survey from RFSL Ungdom – which wants to see drastic measures from the government.

Few men vaccinated against HPV – too expensive

More people to be tested for bird flu

The Public Health Agency has tightened its surveillance of bird flu. From 1 June, all patients admitted to hospital with influenza symptoms will be tested for bird flu, reports Pharmaceutical World.

More people to be tested for bird flu

Heat doesn't deter tourists: "Forget quickly"

Summer has begun with high temperatures in several of Europe's destinations. However, heat warnings, fires, and closed attractions are unlikely to deter tourists, according to tourism researcher Stefan Gössling.

Heat doesn't deter tourists: "Forget quickly"

Video Games and TikTok Can Harm School Performance

There is a strong link between excessive gaming or TikTok use in free time and poorer school results, according to a new report from the National Agency for Education. The negative effect is noticeable even from just one hour's use per day.

Video Games and TikTok Can Harm School Performance

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

The amount of salt in shop bread and cold cuts has decreased in recent years, shows a new survey from the National Food Agency. But the Swedes are still eating far too much salt.

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

Forssmed on young people's media habits: "Must take action"

Sedentary behaviour on the increase, children and young people sleeping poorly, increased mental ill-health are consequences of digital and social media. This emerges in a new report from the Public Health Agency.

Forssmed on young people's media habits: "Must take action"

Less Educated Single Women Live Shorter Lives

The median lifespan is decreasing for single women (with or without children) born in Sweden and having pre-secondary education. Between 2012 and 2022, the remaining median lifespan at 30 years of age decreased by one year, according to the [Public Health Agency](https://www.

Less Educated Single Women Live Shorter Lives

FHM: Great benefit to vaccinate men against HPV too

Boys and men, transpeople and individuals living with HIV can benefit greatly from being offered the HPV vaccine up to the age of 26. This is according to the Public Health Agency after investigating the matter.

FHM: Great benefit to vaccinate men against HPV too

Our houses are overheating in the heatwave

Every day apartment has been turned into a sauna? It can be due to Swedish houses not being built for hot summers. For some people, the heat is directly dangerous.

Our houses are overheating in the heatwave