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  1. Treating scabies

    Treating scabies

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    Scabies does not go away by itself and should always be treated. Treatment for pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under two years of age should be administered in consultation with a doctor.
    Information note
    skjermdump av infoark om behandling av skabb
  2. Ukraine and Norway: institutional cooperation

    Ukraine and Norway: institutional cooperation

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    The main goal of the collaboration is to strengthen The Public Health Center of Ukraine's capacity through strategic and technical twinning with a focus on infection control systems (IPC), health crisis preparedness and access to health data.
    Project
    Norge og Ukraina flagg
  3. Asymptomatic Salmonella carriers – Incidence and Factors

    Asymptomatic Salmonella carriers – Incidence and Factors

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    This project will investigate how many people in Norway remain carriers of Salmonella bacteria after they have had a Salmonella infection and why.
    Project
  4. UNITED4Surveillance (EU4Health Joint Action)

    UNITED4Surveillance (EU4Health Joint Action)

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    The general objective of the project is to strengthen infectious disease surveillance systems at the national level, with improvement of integration, interoperability, and digitalization of data sources.
    Project
  5. Travel advice

    Travel advice

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    Here are our top tips for ensuring a good and safe journey.
    Article
    gutt som bader i vannkanten med badering. det er overskyet.
  6. Proof- of concept: Comparative Wastewater Sampling for Multi-Pathogen Detection in Urban Areas and Airports of Denmark and Norway

    Proof- of concept: Comparative Wastewater Sampling for Multi-Pathogen Detection in Urban Areas and Airports of Denmark and Norway

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    The aim of this project is to explore the public health relevance of parallel analysis of multiple pathogens by sampling wastewater from urban areas and airports in two different countries (Norway and Denmark).
    Project
  7. NIPH designated as an EU Reference Laboratory

    NIPH designated as an EU Reference Laboratory

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    The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is head of a consortium that has been designated as the EU reference laboratory in public health for food- and water-borne viruses.
    News
  8. OH4Surveillance (OH4S) - Setting up a coordinated surveillance under the One Health approach

    OH4Surveillance (OH4S) - Setting up a coordinated surveillance under the One Health approach

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    Project
  9. About Centre for antimicrobial resistance -

    About Centre for antimicrobial resistance -

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    The centre’s research aims to strengthen technological and analytical capacities for surveillance of the incidence of antibiotic resistance and consumption of antimicrobial remedies - on a national and international level.
    Article
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  10. NORM and NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway

    NORM and NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway

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    This report from NORM and NORM-VET presents data of occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and usage of antimicrobial agents in Norway in humans and animals in 2023.
    Report
    NORM forside rapport 2023
  11. When is there a need to bring forward MMR vaccination?

    When is there a need to bring forward MMR vaccination?

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    Are you planning to travel abroad with children between 9 and 15 months? It may be necessary to bring forward the first dose of MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
    Article
    Baby som sitter i vannkanten på offentlig svar.
  12. EU interoperability with HERA's IT platform (EU-HIP)

    EU interoperability with HERA's IT platform (EU-HIP)

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    The objective of EU-HIP is to support the participating countries in improving their national IT systems, with the aim of sufficient interoperability with HERA's (Health and Emergency Response Authority) IT platform.
    Project
  13. EU-WISH (EU4Health Joint Action)

    EU-WISH (EU4Health Joint Action)

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    EU-WISH  (EU-Wastewater Integrated Surveillance for Public Health) is a Join Action under the EU4Health programme which supports the policy priority of strengthening  the capacity to prevent, prepare for and rapidly respond to serious cross-border health threats.
    Project
  14. NORM og NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway

    NORM og NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway

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    This report from NORM and NORM-VET presents data of occurrence  of antimicrobial resistance and usage of antimicrobial agents in Norway in humans and animals in 2022.
    Report
    forside NORM
  15. Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2022

    Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2022

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    The annual report for Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) presents Norwegian data about antiviral resistance and highlights topics linked to treatment of viral infections.
    Report
    Report front page
  16. Survey of healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine

    Survey of healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine

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    The aim of the survey is to measure self-reported health and healthcare needs in a sample of Ukrainian refugees in Norway.
    Project
    Illustrasjonsfoto: Colourbox
  17. Results from wastewater surveillance

    Results from wastewater surveillance

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    This page gives and overview of the results from the wastewater-based surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Norway.
    Article
    Illustrasjon: FHI
  18. When should children stay home from childcare?

    When should children stay home from childcare?

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    Children who attend centre-based childcare are exposed to different types of infection.
    Article
    sykt barn i senga med en mor som viser omsorg
  19. How to prevent gastroenteritis caused by norovirus

    How to prevent gastroenteritis caused by norovirus

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    Norovirus is highly contagious. The best preventive measures are thorough hand washing with soap and water, and good kitchen hygiene at home, at school and in childcare centres.
    Article
    håndhygiene
  20. NORSE - Network for One Health Resistome Surveillance

    NORSE - Network for One Health Resistome Surveillance

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    NORSE is a consortium that will map the requirements for a resistome surveillance system, promote research and develop knowledge about the resistome and transmission of antimicrobial resistance, and promote dissemination of knowledge on AMR in a One Health perspective nationally and globally.
    Project
  21. Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection - Protocol for health technology assessment

    Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection - Protocol for health technology assessment

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    The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been asked to investigate effectiveness, safety, and health economic consequences of using absorbable triclosan coated sutures compared to standard absorbable sutures, without triclosan, to prevent surgical site infection.
    Project
  22. Consolidation of the HERA-WGS-infrastructure and capacity building at NIPH to enhance microbial surveillance and preparedness

    Consolidation of the HERA-WGS-infrastructure and capacity building at NIPH to enhance microbial surveillance and preparedness

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    Project
  23. Tuberculosis (TB) examination of children under 10 years arriving in Norway

    Tuberculosis (TB) examination of children under 10 years arriving in Norway

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    Poster available in several languages.
    Information note
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  24. UV disinfection unit approval is discontinued

    UV disinfection unit approval is discontinued

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    The NIPH discontinues the voluntary approval of UV disinfection units. The list with approved products will not be updated.
    Article
    UV desinfection unit with sample ports making water sampling possible right before and after desinfection. Photo: NIPH - Eyvind Andersen
  25. What should you do if you are told to boil drinking water?

    What should you do if you are told to boil drinking water?

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    Water suppliers may advise consumers to boil their drinking water if there is a risk that it contains harmful microorganisms. Follow the advice given and avoid ingesting water straight from the tap.
    Article
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