20th March 2019
Posted by Dr Michelle Wright
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 explains all…..
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