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Heat related illnesses

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Heat related illnesses

It’s hot, hot, hot out there…..Dr Michelle explains about heat-related illness and gives her top tips on staying cool during this heatwave.

29th June 2019

Swiss measles are on the rise

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Swiss measles are on the rise

Cases of measles are up so far this year in Switzerland with almost an 8-fold increase compared to 2018. Dr Michelle explains reasons why. Check your own measles risk here: http://www.stopmasern-risiko-check.ch/en-us/

17th June 2019

Helping someone with mental ill health

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Helping someone with mental ill health

It’s mental health awareness week in the UK and beyond, trying to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Dr Michelle speaks to Nurse Polly Pupulin about how you can help a person with mental ill health – both in an emergency and less urgent situation. Important numbers in Switzerland: 144/112 for an ambulance; […]

17th May 2019

Hear about the My Vaccines App

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Hear about the My Vaccines App

Whether you’re planning your next holiday and need to know if any specific vaccines are needed or you just want to check your current vaccine status, https://www.myvaccines.ch can help. Dr Michelle explains how this free, electronic vaccine record works. Smartphone App versions are also available.

9th April 2019

Is the tick vaccine recommended for everyone?

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Is the tick vaccine recommended for everyone?

Did you know that ticks in all but two Swiss cantons (Geneva and Ticino) may now carry the virus causing tick-borne encephalitis? New recommendations from the Federal Office of Public Health are that everyone gets vaccinated, particularly if they spend a lot of time outdoors in areas where ticks like to hang out. Dr Michelle […]

20th March 2019

Anaphylactic shock – would you know what to do?

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Anaphylactic shock – would you know what to do?

Anaphylactic shock can caused by a severe allergic reaction to certain foods. Learn to recognise the signs and give correct First Aid in this 4.5 minute podcast from Dr Michelle.

14th March 2019

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