Rising temperatures and heat waves pose a serious risk to our health. Heat can cause fatigue, headaches and can also lead to dehydration or heat stroke.
Simple actions can prevent these serious and harmful consequences to your health. For more information on how to adopt the right reflexes in case of high heat and what to during a heat wave, click here
You can also consult the CERN Heatwave Action Plan for the latest information and news.
Growing concerns in the outbreak of measles in France and Switzerland as well as across the world. Click on the title for more information.
Find out more about ticks and tick-borne diseases, vaccination possibilities, how to protect yourself and what to do if you are bitten by a tick on the dedicated Medical Service webpage: https://hse.cern/ticks.
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Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative is offering tools and support to help you quit smoking. Please click on the title for more details.
In light of World Heart Day on 29 September, CERN's Medical Service is organising a Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023 in collaboration with the CERN Fire & Rescue Service, CERN Clubs, HUG, NOVAE, and Save a life. Please click on the title for more detail.
With the snow and the ice, pavements and road surfaces can resemble skating rinks, increasing the risk of slips and injuries. Winter sports are also a common source of accidents. At this time of year, the CERN infirmary sees more people coming in with musculoskeletal problems after a fall. Please click on the title for more detail.
The Occupational Health Service addresses your COVID-19 concerns and proposes eight solutions to frequently encountered problems in these unprecedented times. Click on the link for more detail.
The normal measures that are effective at controlling the spread of illnesses such as seasonal flu also contribute to keeping the spread of the COVID-19 virus under control. Click on the link for more detail.