Staying at home all day and changing everyone’s routine can lead to a stressful situation for many people. However, this confinement recommended by the Ministry of Health to prevent the transmission of Coronavirus is extremely necessary at this time. Therefore, we sought some tips from psychologist Elise Trindade to face these days of social isolation. Follow the…
Read MoreMany people can have COVID-19 and be asymptomatic, meaning they do not show any symptoms. To really know if a person is infected, there is only one way: to get tested for the diagnosis. But the amount of tests available has raised many doubts. Therefore, we brought some clarifications about each type of exam. Check out: RT-PCR RT-PCR…
Read MoreThe heel prick test is one of the main tests that the child performs right after birth. It detects six genetic or congenital diseases. When these changes are identified early, children can be treated and monitored, thus ensuring that they develop well and have quality of life. They are progressive diseases, which may not manifest immediately, but…
Read MoreHave you ever come to the aid of an injured person or victim of an accident? The feeling of panic takes over and the fear of making a mistake is great. But in most cases, first aid proves to be an extremely important part. But why wait until you are in an emergency situation to ask yourself what is the most appropriate…
Read MoreOnce again, some might argue that a topic like COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy is not really an emergency medicine topic. True, but I believe it falls within that hotbed of issues which, although more closely related to local medicine, tends to involve us all. A thorny issue We know well, not only as health professionals,…
Read MorePeople who test positive for coronavirus infection must go into solitary confinement. Those who have been in close contact with a person who tested positive or enter Switzerland from a country with a high risk of contagion must be quarantined. Isolation and quarantine: what are they? I have symptoms of illness: what should I do?…
Read MoreThe coronavirus has changed our daily life for a year. We spend more time at home, but we still have the opportunity to cultivate social relationships, move and do activities. Below you will find tips on this and how to protect yourself and others in everyday life. Tips for spring Cultivate social relationships Movement, sport…
Read MoreVaccinations have been underway in Switzerland since January 2021. All adults can request an appointment to get vaccinated. Where can I request a vaccination appointment? Why should i get vaccinated? When can I get vaccinated? Should the recovered people get vaccinated? Do young people under the age of 16 need to be vaccinated? Do pregnant…
Read MoreThe COVID certificate certifies the successful vaccination, recovery from the disease or the negative result of a test. From 7 June 2021, the system will be phased in and will be available in Switzerland until the end of June 2021. What is the COVID certificate? When and where can I get the COVID certificate? How…
Read MoreSeizures are short, sudden jerky movements of the muscles that cannot be controlled. When these seizures are caused by fever, they are called febrile seizures. A febrile seizure is a seizure in a child that can be caused by an increase in body temperature, often from an infection. The fact that your child has a…
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