The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed What you need to know about the flu vaccine in Switzerland There has been a lot of talk lately about the coronavirus vaccine becoming available in the first half of 2021. But in the meantime, the flu season is almost here and Swiss health officials are urging the public to get the jab. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201117/explained-why-does-the-swiss-government-want-you-to-get-the-flu-shot-this-year Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:13:41 +0100 explained-why-does-the-swiss-government-want-you-to-get-the-flu-shot-this-year Will Switzerland be able to meet demand for the flu vaccine? With the onset of cooler weather and the increase in coronavirus infections, the demand for the flu shot in Switzerland is higher this year than previously. But will there be enough doses for everyone who wants them? https://www.thelocal.ch/20201030/why-is-the-flu-vaccine-in-high-demand-this-year-in-switzerland Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:32:14 +0100 why-is-the-flu-vaccine-in-high-demand-this-year-in-switzerland EXPLAINED: Why Swiss doctors want to vaccinate children against the flu this year? Ahead of the influenza season, Swiss health officials are recommending that children and babies from six months get the flu shot this autumn. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200828/explained-why-swiss-doctors-want-to-vaccinate-children-against-the-flu-this-year Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:03:22 +0200 explained-why-swiss-doctors-want-to-vaccinate-children-against-the-flu-this-year Switzerland lifts ban on Novartis flu vaccine Switzerland's national drug agency announced on Wednesday it was lifting a ban on sales of flu vaccines made by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis after documenting that concerns over impurities were unfounded. https://www.thelocal.ch/20121031/switzerland-lifts-ban-on-novartis-flu-vaccine Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:14:00 +0100 switzerland-lifts-ban-on-novartis-flu-vaccine