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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health considers that more people with severely impaired immune systems should take a booster dose of coronavirus vaccine to ensure continued good protection. So far, only about 6,000 people in need of a booster dose have had one.
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There is an increase in the incidence of menstrual changes among young women after vaccination against coronavirus, according to initial findings by the NIPH.
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Following a recommendation from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Government has decided to offer coronavirus vaccines to children aged 5–11 and a second dose to 12–15-year-olds.
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The pandemic will put a damper on the 2021 Christmas celebration, as it did last year. To reduce the spread of infection, it is necessary to limit contact with family and friends. Here is the NIPH’s advice for the Christmas season.
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has prepared an updated risk assessment of the development of the omicron variant in Norway. - Our assessment is that the situation is still serious, says department director Line Vold.
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has started a new Norad-funded programme (2021-2025) aiming to strengthen public health institutions and systems in Low- and Middle Income Countries (LMIC).
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Due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant, everyone who is recommended to have a booster dose should accept the coronavirus vaccine they are offered.
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FHI participates in the EU project, ENBEL and in this connection has interviewed five decision-makers at local and national level about how they work with adaptation to reduce the health effects of climate change.
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The omicron variant is becoming established in Norway and will soon dominate. This will significantly increase transmission, according to an updated risk assessment of the omicron variant from the NIPH.
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As of 8 December, around 70 % of just over 100 participants at a Christmas party held on 26 November at a restaurant in Oslo have been subsequently diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2. Of those who are infected, 17 are confirmed as being infected with the omicron variant.
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The NIPH was notified about 33 confirmed omicron cases after genome sequencing by midnight on 7 December. In addition, the institute has received 182 samples in recent days, which are considered to be probable omicron cases for sequencing.
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Today, the NIPH confirmed by whole genome sequencing that a participant at an event in Oslo was infected with the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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On Tuesday 30th November, the reference laboratory at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health received virus samples from two travellers to Norway from South Africa. Preliminary analyses indicate that both are infected with the omicron variant.
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Everyone aged 45 years and older will be offered a booster dose.
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The omicron variant of the coronavirus is not yet detected in Norway, but there is a possibility that it has already arrived in Norway without being detected.
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The NIPH is working to obtain more information and assess the new virus variant discovered in South Africa. It is still too early to say which consequences the new variant may have for the infection situation in Norway.
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Together with the medical communities and specialist healthcare service, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has compiled an overview of the diseases that people who are recommended to take the third dose have, and which medication they use.
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Fully vaccinated people have shorter hospital stays and a lower risk of needing intensive care treatment, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Pregnant women who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have no apparent increased risk of miscarriage, according to a new study from the Centre for Fertility and Health at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).
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European HTA agencies have launched a new HTA-focused collaborative network for high level strategic exchange and discussion. Trygve Ottersen, executive director at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, has been elected vice-chair of the group.
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