# Västra Götalandsregion public health initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vstra-gtalandsregion-public-health-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-13T06:42:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Västra Götalandsregion (VGR) has initiated public health campaigns focusing on vaccinations and cancer screening. In early October, the region announced that prostate cancer testing for middle-aged men would continue through 2027, noting that the program has resulted in 318 diagnoses since 2020.

Simultaneously, VGR launched a digital vaccination campaign targeting approximately 400,000 residents aged 65 and older. By October 13, vaccination bookings for influenza, COVID-19, and a single-dose pneumococcal vaccine had opened via digital and telephone channels. The rollout for these vaccinations is scheduled to begin in early November.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Västra Götaland opens autumn vaccination bookings

Autumn vaccination bookings for influenza, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease have opened in Sweden, with vaccinations starting in early November for high-risk groups and seniors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vstra-gtaland-opens-autumn-vaccination-bookings

### 2026-10-07: Västra Götalandsregionen announces cancer testing and vaccination updates

Västra Götalandsregionen is expanding prostate cancer testing for men through 2027 and launching a digital vaccination campaign for 400,000 seniors against influenza, COVID-19, and pneumococcus.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vstra-gtalandsregionen-announces-cancer-testing-and-vaccination-updates

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