Flu is a contagious virus that can cause anything from mild illness to serious complications, especially in high-risk groups like young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with underlying health issues or weakened immune systems. Please click on the title for more information.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of promoting screening and prevention of the disease.
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While staying active and eating well is important all year round, on the 16th of September you will be able to benefit from useful advice and tips about healthy lifestyles during a special campaign on the Meyrin site!
Interactive information stands will be located at R1 and the Main Building from 10 am to 3 pm and you can attend the expert talks hosted by professionals from HUG and other CERN partners in the Main Auditorium from 12.30pm to 2pm.
For more information, please visit the HSE website: Medical Service - Move more eat better campaign | HSE unit at CERN
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.