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The programme builds on cooperation between clinical microbiological laboratories and the Public Health Agency of Sweden, and complements the epidemiological surveillance conducted through SmiNet and other non-microbial surveillance systems.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden is always on standby to conduct microbiological analyses of high-consequence infectious agents that pose a danger to society. For this purpose, the Agency operates a high-containment laboratory to process samples from patients suspected to be infected with

Information for guardians and students about HPV (human papillomavirus) and vaccination against HPV.

Factsheet with frequently asked questions about mpox.

A person who sought care at Region Stockholm has been diagnosed with mpox caused by the clade 1 variant. It is the first case caused by clade 1 to be diagnosed outside the African continent.

The practical guide “Packa provet rätt” is a compilation of the provisions for transport of infectious substances found in the regulations for transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR-S) and by air (IATA-DGR).

Recommendations for vaccination aim towards protecting children and adults with an increased risk of becoming infected or of becoming severely ill following an infection. The regions can choose whether or not to implement the recommendations, and if the individual has to pay for the vaccination or

The high-containment laboratory at the Public Health Agency of Sweden in Solna is the only biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) facility in the Nordic countries and one of few in Europe. This brochure describes the facility and the services it provides.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden has developed this guidance to support the monitoring of travellers returning to Sweden from countries with active cases of haemorrhagic fever such as Ebola or Marburg.

If you are pregnant, vaccination against whooping cough, influenza is recommended for your sake and that of your baby. Here you can read more about why, as well as what these diseases involve.