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Privacy Policy for the COVID-19 Certificate Norway

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), acting as controller, processes personal data about you in connection with your use of the COVID-19 certificate. This privacy policy explains how we process personal data about you and what rights you have.

The BIS program in Uganda

The BIS program in Palestine

Under the BIS program, NIPH is continuing long-term collaboration with Palestine to contribute to strengthening public health capacity within the Palestinian National Institute of Public Health (PNIPH).

Vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccine)

Children are offered the MMR vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella at the age of 15 months and in 6th grade (approximately 11 years).

Vaccine against HPV (human papilloma virus)

The HPV vaccine has been offered to girls in 7th grade since the fall of 2009 and to boys since 2018.

Norwegian research contributes to a new UNICEF report on the environment and children’s health

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.

Which travel vaccines do I need?

Vaccine recommendations depend on age and destination. For best effect, you should take vaccines in good time before departure.

The BIS program in global and regional networks

The BIS program, through its work with global, international and regional institutions, seeks to strengthening global and regional networks in their support of low and middle- income countries (LMIC).

Efficacy and effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in adults – a second update of the literature

This work is a collaboration between colleagues at the Norwegian, Swedish and Danish Public Health Institutes based on a common need for an updated knowledgebase to inform national guidelines for pneumococcal vaccination in medical risk groups and adults.

The BIS program in Ghana

Under the BIS program, NIPH is continuing long-term collaboration with Ghana to contribute to strengthening public health capacity within the Ghana Ministry of Health.

The BIS program in Ethiopia

Under the BIS program, NIPH is collaborating with Ethiopia to contribute to strengthening public health capacity with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI).

The BIS program in Malawi

Under the BIS program, NIPH is continuing long-term collaboration with Malawi to contribute to building public health capacity with the Public Health Institute of Malawi.

When is there a need to bring forward MMR vaccination?

If you are travelling with children between 9 and 15 months to countries with ongoing measles outbreaks, it may be necessary to bring forward the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

Polio vaccination for stays in countries with polio outbreaks

After the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an increase in the number of cases and more countries with polio outbreaks (poliomyelitis) in 2019 and 2020, there has been a reduction in the number of reported cases in 2021.

Europe - travel vaccination advice

Vaccination against various diseases is recommended when travelling to some European countries, particularly Eastern Europe.

Africa - travel vaccination advice

Vaccination against various diseases is recommended when travelling to most African countries.

North America, South America and the Caribbean - travel vaccination advice

Vaccination against various diseases is recommended when travelling to most South American and Caribbean countries.

Oceania - travel vaccination advice

Vaccination against various diseases is recommended when travelling to most Pacific Islands.

Middle East - travel vaccination advice

Vaccination against various diseases is recommended when travelling to most of the countries in the Middle East.

Monkeypox outbreaks in Europe

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.