Vaccination is the best method of protecting yourself and others against flu. This contagious illness can have serious consequences for certain people, especially those suffering from chronic medical conditions (e.g. chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular or kidney disease or diabetes), pregnant women, people suffering from obesity (BMI>30) and those over 65.
The Medical Service does not supply the vaccine but you can purchase it from a pharmacy (in France you don't need a prescription) and get the injection administered. Bring your vaccine to the Infirmary (Building 57-Ground floor) and get vaccinated without an appointment between 9am and midday and from 2pm to 4.30pm.
For the purposes of health insurance reimbursement, you can get a prescription from the Medical Service either on the day of the injection or beforehand.
The Medical Service cannot provide this vaccination service for family members or retired members of the personnel.
For more information
- "Seasonal Flu" flyer from the Medical Service [PDF]
- The WHO recommendations
- Recommendations of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP)