Vaccination

The flu, measles or whooping cough: vaccinations enable your immune system to react to pathogens. This way you should not contract the illness at all or only a mild case of it. You can find important information here.

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Diphtherie: Ursache, Symptome und Behandlung
What is diphtheria? Is diphtheria prevalent in Switzerland? Find out now about the symptoms of diphtheria, its cause and its treatment.
11.07.2025 5 minutes )}

Whooping cough in babies and children: signs and treatment
Find out about whooping cough in babies and adults: what are the symptoms of whooping cough and is there a vaccination?
24.06.2025 5 minutes )}

MMR vaccination: when should you have it?
Are there side effects after an MMR vaccination? Do you need a booster? Answers and key facts about the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination.
28.02.2025 4 minutes )}

Overview of childhood diseases
What are the most common childhood diseases and what symptoms are they associated with? Can you treat childhood diseases using natural remedies?
28.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Chickenpox – what helps?
What helps with chickenpox? When is it contagious? What can be done about the associated itchiness? Find out now.
17.04.2024 5 minutes )}

HPV vaccination: process, efficacy and possible side effects
Learn all about the HPV vaccination. When does it make sense to get it? What is the process for HPV vaccinations and what are possible side effects?
22.01.2024 4 minutes )}

Influenza – to vaccinate or not?
You can get vaccinated against the flu, which is also known as influenza. Opinions on this vaccination differ widely. Find out more.
30.11.2022 2 minutes )}

You need these vaccinations for your trip
Sick on holiday? Not with the right vaccination protection. Travel fully vaccinated to Thailand, Costa Rica, India and other countries.
22.07.2022 8 minutes )}

Tick vaccination: what you need to know
Read on to find out whether you need a tick vaccination or a vaccination booster.
31.03.2021 )}

Vaccinations for babies and small children
When your baby is 2 months old, you have to decide whether to vaccinate or not. Here is an overview of the basic vaccines recommended by the FOPH.
29.03.2021 2 minutes )}