Cases of measles are up so far this year in Switzerland with almost an 8-fold increase compared to 2018. Dr Michelle explains reasons why. Check your own measles risk here: http://www.stopmasern-risiko-check.ch/en-us/
It’s mental health awareness week in the UK and beyond, trying to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health. Dr Michelle speaks to Nurse Polly Pupulin about how you can help a person with mental ill health – both in an emergency and less…
Whether you’re planning your next holiday and need to know if any specific vaccines are needed or you just want to check your current vaccine status, https://www.myvaccines.ch can help. Dr Michelle explains how this free, electronic vaccine record works. Smartphone App versions are also available.
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…
Anaphylactic shock can caused by a severe allergic reaction to certain foods. Learn to recognise the signs and give correct First Aid in this 4.5 minute podcast from Dr Michelle.
The next instalment in Dr Michelle’s series on food allergies and intolerances: gluten intolerance and Coeliac disease – what’s the difference, how do you know if you have it and what should you do?
Continuing her lowdown on food allergy and intolerance, Dr Michelle explains about lactose intolerance – something affecting between 4 and 17% of northern Europeans
Dr Michelle continues her guide to food allergy and intolerance, this time looking at possible reasons why food allergy is increasing and whether you should avoid certain foods during pregnancy and in early childhood.
In part 1 of her food allergy series, Dr Michelle looks at the difference between the two problems and some Swiss statistics.
My ski season didn’t get off to a great start this winter. On the 15th December – my first proper ski day – I managed to fall and break my right ankle. For those who know me, I’m an avid skier, so this is a…