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Sweden Urges Vaccination for Seniors as Covid-19 Risk Persists

Sweden Urges Vaccination for Seniors as Covid-19 Risk Persists

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Sweden's Spring Covid Vaccine Campaign Focuses on High-Risk Groups

Sweden's Spring Covid Vaccine Campaign Focuses on High-Risk Groups

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Now the spring's vaccination campaign against covid-19 is starting – an effort that applies to all the country's regions throughout the entire month of April. But far from everyone is affected

More must get vaccinated

More must get vaccinated

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The spread of influenza and covid-19 is expected to increase during the winter. Far too few people have vaccinated themselves, according to the Public Health Agency (PHA)

Too few under 65 have vaccinated themselves: "A risk"

Too few under 65 have vaccinated themselves: "A risk"

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Only five percent in one of the risk groups who are urged to get vaccinated against covid-19 and seasonal influenza have taken their booster dose. This is something we see as a risk, says Tina Crafoord, unit manager for vaccine programs at the Public Health Agency

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

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Vaccination against chickenpox should be included in the general child vaccination program, suggests the Public Health Agency (PHA). Large sums of money can be saved on reduced sick leave – and at the same time, the most vulnerable will receive protection if the spread of infection decreases