Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment

Cover image for Tina Crafoord

Tina Crafoord

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

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.

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

More must get vaccinated

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).

More must get vaccinated

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

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.

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

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

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.

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination