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The memorandum is between Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) to strengthen public health institutions and systems.
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The risk of getting COVID-19 is lower in the first four months of life if the mother is vaccinated during pregnancy.
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Electronic cigarettes containing nicotine may be harmful to the health of the user, according to a new report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Today, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health was informed of a confirmed case of monkeypox in the county of Viken. The samples were analysed at Oslo University Hospital.
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Many countries still require a COVID-19 certificate upon entry. It is a good idea to check the rules of the country you are travelling in good time before you travel.
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A new report from UNICEF examines environmental factors that can reduce the health and quality of life of children in 39 high-income countries, including Norway.
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The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) is reporting cases of monkeypox in several European countries. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is monitoring the situation closely.
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Children with cancer in Ghana will now get their cancer treatment covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme, following an evidence-based process led by the Ministry of Health in Ghana supported by researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Most people know that lifestyle and mental health can affect their brain health, although women and people with higher education are most aware
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Stay home if you have newly arisen respiratory tract symptoms and feel unwell. You no longer need to be tested, and you do not need to stay home for four days with COVID-19. Contact a doctor if you need medical attention. Testing will be available for a while longer.
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Despite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunisation Registry SYSVAK show a consistently high vaccine uptake for children and adolescents.
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The EU has decided that children under the age of 18 years have a valid COVID-19 certificate indefinitely after they have completed primary vaccination.
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Women vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy have no increased risk of pregnancy complications. These are the findings of a new international study of almost 160,000 births.
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The prospect of experiencing symptoms of cognitive or mental decline is a key motivation to undertake lifestyle changes for better brain health, according to the second public report from the Lifebrain consortium.
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This World Obesity Day, everyone needs to act. We need to join forces to advocate for action to address rising levels of childhood obesity and to improve the systems that contribute to obesity around the world.
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Over a year has passed since the first coronavirus vaccines became available. More than 11 million doses have been administered in Norway, and over 10 billion doses globally. This provides good insight and knowledge about side effects after coronavirus vaccination.
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At the end of February, a small batch of Nuvaxovid, a coronavirus vaccine from Novavax will be available in Norway.
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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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