January 2020

Snow starts falling on the mountains, holidays are approaching and the equipment for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, downhill skiing or hiking is ready to enjoy mountain activities.

However, when practiced at a high level or for pleasure, winter sports are sometimes synonymous with accidents that can lead to more or less serious injuries.

To keep the pleasure in your winter outings and activities, follow these key safety tips: click on this link to learn more about the right actions to take!

Every winter, influenza, which is a contagious respiratory viral infection and the cause of seasonal epidemics, is responsible for many hospitalizations and deaths among vulnerable people. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect against the virus. So to protect yourself and others, get vaccinated!

To learn more about the flu vaccination at CERN, click here.

Did you know that if you go to France or in one the CERN Member States (all, except Denmark, Norway and Switzerland) to see a doctor, buy medication, have tests or scans, you will be reimbursed 85% of the costs instead of 80% or 95% instead of 90%? What’s more, the treatments themselves are less expensive! So, if you want to pay less and be reimbursed more, you can ! Just go where the 5% bonus applies!