This content is machine translated Vaccinations and prophylaxis Vaccination recommendations for adults Most vaccinations are given in early childhood. But there are also vaccination dates for adults that should be observed, because they not only provide individual protection, but also contribute to…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Whether dogs, cats, rats or monkeys Animal bite while traveling – what now, what to do? Adventure travelers (including bicycle, motorcycle and trekking travelers) and persons who will be in rabies endemic areas for an extended period of time should be vaccinated against rabies prior to…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Travel medicine Practice of travel medicine consultation Travel is steadily increasing worldwide: while there were 150 million tourist arrivals in 1970, this number rose to over 940 million in 2010 [1]. On average, each Swiss person took…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Travel and skin Changes in the skin make the vacation (unfortunately) unforgettable Travel is often accompanied by skin problems that can present diagnostic challenges in the primary care physician’s office. People often take dermatological ailments home with them, especially from trips to…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Travel medicine Do you know which vaccinations are necessary and which are recommended? Not all vaccinations that are recommended are really necessary and useful for every patient. A detailed review of vaccinations for travel has recently been published [1]; this article characterizes the…
