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- Vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis
Vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis
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Children in 2nd grade (about 7 years) and 10th grade (about 15 years) are offered the vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and poliomyelitis.Article
- Vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, Hib-infection and hepatitis B
Vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, Hib-infection and hepatitis B
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At 3, 5 and 12 months, children are offered a vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, Hib infection and hepatitis B at the public health clinic.Article - Vaccine against rotavirus disease
Vaccine against rotavirus disease
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Rotavirus is the cause of approximately half of the cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in infants and toddlers. The virus transmits very easily.Article
- Cancer prevention
Cancer prevention
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There is a lot you can do to prevent cancer. Here we present 12 tips to reduce your cancer risk.Article
- Why is vaccination so important?
Why is vaccination so important?
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A vaccine activates our immune system without making us sick. Many dangerous infectious diseases can be prevented in this simple and effective way.Article
- When will your child be offered vaccines?
When will your child be offered vaccines?
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Here is an overview of when your child will be offered vaccines as part of the Childhood Immunisation Programme.Article
- Before and after vaccination
Before and after vaccination
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Before the vaccination, the public health nurse will ask whether the child is healthy and if there were any reactions after previous vaccines. Most children show little or no reactions to vaccines.Article
- Vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine)
Vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine)
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Children are offered the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella at the age of 15 months and in 6th grade (approximately 11 years).Article - Vaccine against pneumococcal disease
Vaccine against pneumococcal disease
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Children are offered a vaccine against pneumococcal disease at their 3-, 5- and 12-month check-ups at the public health centre.Article - Vaccine against tuberculosis (BCG)
Vaccine against tuberculosis (BCG)
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Children in defined risk groups are offered the vaccine at the age of six weeks.Article
- Which vaccines do adults need?
Which vaccines do adults need?
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Some vaccines you take in childhood require booster doses. Some vaccines are also recommended for the elderly because age poses a risk for a severe disease course for some diseases.Article
- Vaccine against HPV (human papilloma virus)
Vaccine against HPV (human papilloma virus)
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Schoolchildren in 7th grade are offered a vaccine to protect themselves against cancers caused by HPV (human papilloma virus).Article
- Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Indicator 22)
Vaccination for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (Indicator 22)
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The indicator describes the following: Vaccination coverage for human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine.Indikatorer for ikke-smittsomme sykdommer NCD
- Influenza Virological and Epidemiological 2023-2024 season report
Influenza Virological and Epidemiological 2023-2024 season report
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Overall, the 2023-2024 influenza season was of low-to-moderate magnitude, had a protracted course, with influenza A(H1N1) dominating also this season, but cocirculating with A(H3N2) viruses and with much less influenza B/Victoria-lineage viruses.Report
- Influenza and coronavirus vaccines for pregnant women
Influenza and coronavirus vaccines for pregnant women
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Information about coronavirus and influenza vaccination during pregnancy.Information note
- Influenza vaccine
Influenza vaccine
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Information note about vaccine against seasonal influenza. The publication contains information about risk groups and health benefits of influenza vaccination.Information note
- Brief guide to influenza and coronavirus vaccines
Brief guide to influenza and coronavirus vaccines
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Brief information from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health about vaccines against influenza and coronavirus in several languages.Information note
- Dear colleague/Do you work in the health service?
Dear colleague/Do you work in the health service?
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Two different versions of a poster for health care workers.Poster
- Pregnant? Poster for vaccines against influenza and coronavirus
Pregnant? Poster for vaccines against influenza and coronavirus
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Pregnant women and infants have a higher risk of a severe disease course form coronavirus and influenza. Talk to your doctor about vaccines against influenza and coronavirus.Poster
- Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere 2025
Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere 2025
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During the 2023-24 season, both A(H1N1) 5a.2a and 5a.2a1 viruses circulated, with a slightly higher prevalence of the 5a.2a1 during the winter outbreak. The A(H3N2) viruses have been mainly from the 2a.3a.1 clade, with J.1 during the winter and J.2 the latest months.Report
- Talk to your doctor about vaccination. Poster for vaccines for adults
Talk to your doctor about vaccination. Poster for vaccines for adults
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- Vaccine against pneumococcal disease - information leaflet
Vaccine against pneumococcal disease - information leaflet
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This leaflet is intended for people who are recommended to take the vaccine against pneumococcal disease. It is available in several languages as a PDF file and can be printed out for distribution to patients.Information note
- Vaccine against coronavirus
Vaccine against coronavirus
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Information letter containing information about risk groups and the health benefits of coronavirus vaccination.Information note
- Vaccine recommendations for influenza season 2024-2025
Vaccine recommendations for influenza season 2024-2025
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Almost 1.6 million people in Norway belong to groups with an increased risk of complications from influenza. They are recommended to take the seasonal influenza vaccine.Article
- Influenza vaccine for children
Influenza vaccine for children
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Most children and young adolescents can tolerate influenza (the ‘flu), but some can become seriously ill. Children and young people in risk groups often have a severe disease course and are therefore recommended to receive the influenza vaccine.Article