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Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are a growing public health problem and cause increased morbidity and mortality. Antibiotic resistance also involves large costs for the health services, for example in the form of prolonged hospital stays and drugs that are more expensive.

The Swedish population has a relatively broad understanding of the responsible use of antibiotics, as measured by the Eurobarometer in 2022. A contributing factor to the comparatively high levels of understanding can be attributed to continuous communication efforts aiming to increase awareness of

Electronic cigarettes and refill containers that are available to consumers on the Swedish market must carry health warnings and a content declaration in Swedish on its packages. Unit packets of these products must also include a leaflet with information in Swedish.

Guidelines for children who have started vaccinations in other countries and children born in Sweden who have not followed the regular programme.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden has developed an outline for Nordic collaboration for better access to antibiotics. We have also participated in mapping the Nordic antibiotic market. Increased cooperation in the Nordic region can strengthen access to antibiotics – that is why we have explored…

From an international prespective, levels of antibiotic resistance among bacteria in Swedish food producing animals are low, and notifiable resistant bacteria (e.g. MRSA) are uncommon in Swedish animals.

The Swedish strategy stipulates that antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents are used and managed in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. Maintaining low levels of resistant bacteria and antibiotics in the environment reduces the risk of transmission of resistant bacteria to humans…

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The International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) are a legally-binding framework in place for the member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The purpose is to prevent, protect against, control and respond to cross-border health threats in ways that avoid unnecessary interference with