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Here we have gathered information and material for those working to implement public health interventions.

The fact sheet on influenza vaccination is a support for those who work with pregnant women. The fact sheet can, for example, be downloaded and distributed at maternity care centers.

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.

This report highlights how the changing climate affects health in several ways, from heatwaves and spread of infectious diseases to deteriorating water and air quality. The report can provide useful knowledge support for national authorities and county administrative boards affected by the Ordinance on government agencies’ climate adaptation. It may also provide support to other national and international stakeholders involved in actions to protect health from the conseqeuneces of climate change.

The Public Health Agency of Sweden performs microbiological laboratory analysis including diagnostics and supports quality and method development at laboratories engaged in diagnostics of communicable disease pathogens.

Establishments that in different ways handle biological agents and toxins are responsible for ensuring that humans, animals and the environment are protected against biological risks – so-called biorisks – in accordance with the country's laws and ordinances.