Emergency

Travel medicine and vaccinations

Consultations on travel medicine and vaccinations take place in the Infectious Diseases Department.

+41 41 399 40 14+41 41 399 40 21impfen@zgks.ch

Please get in touch with us if you

  • are planning a trip or a longer stay in another country. Ideally, a travel medicine consultation should take place 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Of course, we are also here to help with any symptoms you may experience after returning from your trip.
  • would like general advice on vaccinations.
  • need advice on specific vaccination issues, for example due to chemotherapy, a transplant, immunosuppressive medication, immunodeficiencies, asplenia or allergies, as well as Covid-19.

Vaccinations can be administered directly during consultation hours. Certain vaccinations (including seasonal flu and TBE) for healthy individuals aged 16 and over can also be administered at our pharmacy without a medical consultation. You can find information on this here.

Travel Medicine Services

  • Risk-based travel health advice, including:
    • Vaccination check: Review of vaccination status for compulsory and recommended vaccinations (advice and administration)
    • Medication for malaria prophylaxis, mosquito repellent
    • Dispensing or prescribing the discussed medication
    • Advice on equipment (travel first-aid kit, water purification, climate-appropriate clothing, etc.)
    • Thrombosis prevention
    • Insurance and documents
    • Last-minute arrangements

Vaccinations, particularly for high-risk patients 
Services

  • Assessment of current vaccination status
  • Infection risk assessment based on existing or planned immunosuppression
  • Advice and carrying out the necessary investigations
  • Vaccinations (including against Covid-19) and preventive treatments
Pharmacy

Vaccinations at the pharmacy

Vaccinations can be administered directly during consultation hours. Certain vaccinations (including seasonal flu and TBE) for healthy individuals aged 16 and over can also be administered at our pharmacy without the need for a doctor’s consultation.

You can find further information here