As is the case every autumn, the Medical Service suggests that you should get vaccinated against seasonal flu.

We would like to remind you that vaccination is the best method of protecting yourself and others against this contagious illness, which can have serious consequences for certain people, especially those suffering from chronic medical conditions (e.g. chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular or kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.), pregnant women, babies and those over 65.

As the Medical Service does not supply the vaccine, you must purchase it from a pharmacy. From the beginning of October you can then bring your vaccine to the infirmary (Building 57-Ground floor) and have it administered without an appointment between 9 a.m. and 12 noon and between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.

For the purposes of health insurance reimbursement, you can get a prescription made out by the Medical Service either on the day of the injection or in advance.

Reminder: the Medical Service does not provide this vaccination service for family members or retired members of the personnel.

For further information and new recommendations for 2016, please consult:

• The 'Seasonal Flu' website and flyer from the Medical Service

• The recommendations of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (OFSP): http://www.vaccinateagainsttheflu.ch/en-us/