Tag: Tips/Prevention
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Move More, Eat Better campaign – 16th of September 2025
Move More, Eat Better campaign – 16th of September 2025 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
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Heat Wave Warning 28/06/2025 – 03/07/2025
Heat Wave Warning 28/06/2025 – 03/07/2025 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
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Resurge in measle cases
Resurge in measle cases Growing concerns in the outbreak of measles in France and Switzerland as well as across the world as in 2025, the highest number of measles cases in over 25 years has been recorded[1]. This surge has raised alarms among health authorities and has been attributed to a decrease in vaccinations due
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Return of the ticks!
Return of the ticks! With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get back outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. But as we embrace the coming season, another season quietly returns with it: tick season. These parasitic-mites can carry serious diseases such as Lyme disease and tick-borne
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Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023
Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023 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. The objective of this interactive campaign is to raise
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Preventing falls and other accidents now that winter is upon us
Preventing falls and other accidents now that winter is upon us By Medical Service – January 2023 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