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Flu Season Ends with Significant Decrease in Cases

Last winter, the healthcare system sounded the alarm about high workload due to the flu. Now the season is coming to an end.

Flu Season Ends with Significant Decrease in Cases

Influenza Cases Decline in Sweden as Peak Season Passes

Cases of influenza are decreasing for the second week in a row and the peak is now likely reached, according to the Public Health Agency. "The spread of infection reached its peak later compared to previous seasons", says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Influenza Cases Decline in Sweden as Peak Season Passes

Influenza is raging – "widespread infection"

The flu continues to increase in society and the peak has not yet been reached. The past two weeks have also seen more people needing intensive care due to the disease.

Influenza is raging – "widespread infection"

The flu is raging – the peak has not been reached

The number of influenza cases in the country continues to increase. And the peak is not expected to have been reached yet.

The flu is raging – the peak has not been reached

The influenza is here – a significant increase is expected

Several different viruses are circulating in Sweden now during the winter. The past few weeks, it's the seasonal flu that has taken extra speed and is expected to increase.

The influenza is here – a significant increase is expected

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

The bacterium mycoplasma continues to spread in the country. It is the largest outbreak of mycoplasma in several years and many need hospital care for pneumonia.

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Sweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia.

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

On October 15, vaccinations against seasonal influenza and covid-19 will begin – several weeks earlier than last year. It is very difficult to know exactly when the increase will come, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small.

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

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

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

Breakthrough: New HIV medicine provides total protection

A breakthrough in the fight against HIV among young women in Africa is near. A large newly published study reported a total protection against HIV of a medicine given as two injections per year.

Breakthrough: New HIV medicine provides total protection

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?

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

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 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