Flu vaccination now available in the practice
Covid-19 vaccination on November 14 and 21 2023

Flu vaccination now available in the practice.

Flu-vaccination

With the cold season, the risk of contracting the flu/influenza also increases. By getting the flu vaccination, you protect yourself and others from illness or severe disease progression. Who is recommended to get the flu vaccination? Particularly vulnerable individuals should get vaccinated. These include: a) All individuals aged 65 and older b) People with chronic illnesses c) Pregnant women Best time: Immediately Where: In our practice with prior appointment

Covid-19-vaccination

By receiving a Covid-19 vaccination, especially vulnerable individuals can improve their protection against severe illness for several months.

You now have the opportunity to get vaccinated quickly and easily on November 14 and 21.

When: November 14 and 21, 2023, in the afternoon
Where: Mütschi Retirement Home, Hinterbergstrasse 3, 6318 Walchwil, by appointment

Who is recommended to get the Covid-19 vaccination?
Particularly vulnerable individuals should get vaccinated. These include:

a) All individuals aged 65 and older
b) Individuals aged 16 and older with chronic conditions, such as:

  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Diabetes
  • Lung and respiratory diseases
  • Cancer
  • Diseases and therapies that weaken the immune system
  • Obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m²)
  • Kidney failure
  • Liver cirrhosis

c) Individuals aged 16 and older with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
d) Pregnant women can get vaccinated after individual consultation with their doctor.

Best time: Fall/Winter

Register now easily for the Covid-19 vaccination on November 14 or 21 at Mütschi Retirement Home.

What are the most common side effects?

  • Reaction at the injection site, such as pain, redness, and swelling
  • Headache, fatigue
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • General symptoms like chills, feeling feverish, or fever
  • Cases of hives have been reported after the booster vaccination.
  • Very rarely, severe side effects can occur, such as an allergic reaction. In very rare cases, inflammation of the heart muscle or the lining of the heart has been observed shortly after the vaccination (usually within 14 days).
     

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