The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak in early 2020 started a global pandemic. The virus causes Covid-19 disease. Many infected people only developed mild symptoms but many fell seriously ill. A vaccination is available that protects against severe outcomes. Behavioural and hygiene rules help to limit transmission. The pandemic shows us how important it is for everyone to have access to clear health information.
Behavioural and hygiene measures to protect against infection are an important way to combat the pandemic. The most important of these are: keep your distance, wash your hands, cough/sneeze into a handkerchief or the crook of your arm, and stay at home if you experience symptoms. The FOPH has published videos and leaflets about these measures in various languages.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING COVID-19 - Hygiene and social distancing recommendations - SwissCovid app: temporary suspension - How do new variants like Omicron arise? - Travelcheck – The tool for the entry into Switzerland - Informational and explanat…
All people have many questions about the corona virus. Certainly you too! You can get sick. You can protect yourself. Here will you find information in easy-to-read language.
Now that the measures and restrictions have been lifted, individual responsibility is becoming more important. How we protect ourselves and others now depends on our own behaviour.
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) provides information, videos and leaflets on its vaccination campaign. These materials are easy to understand and available in up to 25 languages.
The COVID-19 vaccination is recommended in autumn/winter for people at especially high risk. Pregnant women can obtain a vaccination following a consultation. There is no recommendation for any other persons to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination.
All people at especially high risk aged 16 or over are advised to get a COVID-19 vaccination this autumn/winter.
A lot of information is circulating about the Covid-19 vaccination. But the quality of this information varies considerably. Here you will find a list of the most common ‘vaccination myths’ debunked by experts in various media formats and languages.
The video from the Watson news explains clearly how the COVID-19 vaccination works and why there’s no reason for men or women to worry about infertility.
In the following video, various midwives explain why they advocate the vaccination.
After a Covid-19 infection, some people suffer from persistent health issues weeks or even months later. These are referred to ‘post-Covid-19 syndrome’ or ‘post-Covid complications’. In everyday language, these symptoms are usually called ‘long Covid’.
Altea, the Long COVID Network, focuses on the exchange of information about the new Long COVID syndrome. Altea is a meeting place for those affected, relatives, medical professionals, researchers and other interested parties. - Vademecum - Blog - Personal…
Help with long-term effects of Covid-19 and the psychological consequences
The coronavirus can be particularly dangerous for people with certain pre-existing conditions. There is increased risk, especially in cases of non-communicable diseases (NCD), such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory illnesses and mental health issues.
Information on the most common non-communicable diseases (NCD) associated with the new coronavirus
We answer questions that people living with epilepsy and their relatives may be asking about the new coronavirus and the disease COVID-19. - [Coronavirus und Epilepsie (deutsch)](https://www.epi.ch/ueber-epilepsie/faq/#coronavirus) - [Le coronavirus et l’…
Many people don’t realize that coronavirus can have severe consequences. People who catch COVID-19 and become seriously ill or suffer from long COVID go through a difficult time that turns their lives upside down. A COVID-19 vaccination can protect you from this. In the following videos, people affected tell their personal stories.
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Vaccination protects against serious illness and the long-term effects of COVID-19. Even though the majority of people who become infected experience only mild symptoms or none at all, a proportion of those who become ill develop a severe case or experienc…
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an enormous amount of information about the virus, the risks of infection and protective measures. It is not always easy for the population to keep track and recognize trustworthy information. You can find answers to frequently asked questions and some background information about Covid-19 here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING COVID-19 - Hygiene and social distancing recommendations - SwissCovid app: temporary suspension - How do new variants like Omicron arise? - Travelcheck – The tool for the entry into Switzerland - Informational and explanat…
Recommendations regarding Covid-19 and the vaccinations are constantly changing. So that you as a professional can maintain an overview and to help you advise your target group, here are some useful links and publications in various languages.
All people have many questions about the corona virus. Certainly you too! You can get sick. You can protect yourself. Here will you find information in easy-to-read language.
After being infected with the coronavirus, some people still suffer from symptoms weeks or months later. On this website you will find information on post-COVID-19 condition. - What is post COVID-19 condition? - Vaccination and post COVID-19 condition - W…
The COVID-19 vaccination is recommended in autumn/winter for people at especially high risk. Pregnant women can obtain a vaccination following a consultation. There is no recommendation for any other persons to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination.
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