What do I need to know about the vaccination?
Every vaccine in Switzerland needs to be authorised by Swissmedic – the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products. For a vaccine to obtain authorisation, it has to fulfill high standards in terms of safety, efficacy and quality. Swissmedic is responsible for the scientific examination and authorisation of vaccines in accordance with these high standards. The Covid-19 vaccines were examined thoroughly and authorised on the basis of fulfilling these high standards.
1. Is the vaccination safe and effective?
2. Who should be vaccinated?
The vaccination sites in the Canton of Zug follow the recommendations of the Federal Vaccination Commission and the FOPH. You can find more information under this link.
3. Do side effects occur?
In general, the risk of severe side effects is much lower than the risk of a severe course of disease after infection with the coronavirus. According to study results, the vaccines are well tolerated. The usual side effects of vaccinations can occur. Local reactions such as pain at the injection site, fatigue and headaches are common side effects. Other, less frequent side effects have been observed. As a rule, the side effects are mild to moderate and disappear after a few days.
Many people want to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus. But there are also many questions. To can keep up-to-date with all the very latest information simply by looking online: foph-coronavirus.ch/vaccination
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4. What do I need to bear in mind after the vaccination?
As with all vaccinations, there is the risk of an allergic reaction, although this is rare. After the vaccination, please stay at the vaccination location for at least 5 minutes.
More information about the corona vaccination is available on the FOPH website: foph-coronavirus.ch/vaccination
Covid vaccination in the canton of Zug
Protect yourself and your loved ones.
What do I need to bring?
- Health insurance card
- Personal identity card
- For recovered persons: Proof of covid disease (laboratory results, letter from the cantonal doctor, doctor's certificate).
- Vaccination card (if entry is desired)
- Proof of vaccination/certificate if you have received previous Covid vaccinations outside the can-ton of Zug.
- Persons without Swiss health insurance: residence permit or swiss work certificate
doctors
Dr. Beat Bumbacher
Telefon: 041 720 44 44
E-Mail: dr.bumbacher@hin.ch
Seestrasse 3
6330 Cham
Travel medicine / vaccination consultation at the Zug Cantonal Hospital
Telefon: 041 399 40 10
Covid-19-Impfungen -
Zuger Kantonsspital AG (zgks.ch)
Landhausstrasse 11
6340 Baar
Dr. Marc Hoppler
Telefon: 041 711 21 85
E-Mail: info.hoppler@hin.ch
Baarerstrasse 2
6300 Zug
Praxis Herti
Telefon: 041 710 41 55
E-Mail: praxisherti@hin.ch
Hertizentrum 12
6300 Zug
Where can I get my vaccination?
pharmacies
Amavita Apotheke Unterägeri
Telefon: 058 878 23 60
E-Mail: apotheke.unteraegeri@amavita.ch
Zugerstrasse 32
6314 Unterägeri
Bahnhof Apotheke
Telefon: 041 711 12 76
E-Mail: info@apotheke-zug.ch
Alpenstrasse 12
6300 Zug
Drogerie Moll AG
Telefon: 041 741 70 00
E-Mail: info@drogeriemoll.ch
Hinterbergstrasse 40
6312 Steinhausen
Gotthard Apotheke
Telefon: 041 760 35 15
E-Mail: gotthardapotheke@ifak-hin.ch
Bahnhofstrasse 17
6340 Baar
Herti Apotheke
Telefon: 041 711 85 00
E-Mail: info@hertiapotheke.ch
Hertizentrum 10
6300 Zug
Metalli Apotheke
Telefon: 041 710 74 23
E-Mail: metalli@achillea.ch
Industriestrasse 13b
6300 Zug
Zug Apotheke
Telefon: 041 720 10 00
E-Mail: zug@achillea.ch
Bahnhofplatz
6300 Zug
Please consult your general practitioner/family doctor.
Alternatively, you can get your vaccine from the following health care providers:
Which vaccines are available in the canton of Zug?
- Moderna (Spikevax) XBB.1.5 from mid-October 2023 onwards
- Pfizer (Comirnaty) bivalent (BA.1), XBB.1.5 from mid-October 2023 onwards
- Novavax (Nuvoxavid)
Children and teenager under the age of 16
A booster vaccination is not recommended for healthy children or children with a chronic illness. In exceptional cases, only the doctor on site decides whether a vaccination can nevertheless be administered. If you nevertheless want to have your child vaccinated, we should inform you that only the monovalent mRNA vaccine from Pfizer is approved for the age of 12 years and older. There is no entitlement to a vaccination and a reimbursement of costs.
Booster vaccination for people aged 16 and over
In the canton of Zug, the vaccination recommendations of the Federal Commission on Vaccination (EKIF) and the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) for the Covid-19 vaccination for the autumn and winter of 2023/2024 are being implemented. In autumn/winter he Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for people at particularly high risk (BGP). Pregnant women can receive a vaccination after individual assessment. No Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for any other people. A recommended vaccination is free of charge and is covered by compulsory health insurance.
The vaccination can be administered any time from 6 months since the last COVID-19 vaccination or from 6 months since a known coronavirus infection.
A prescription may be required for the vaccination in the pharmacy.
First dose (basic immunisation) for people aged 16 and over
In the canton of Zug, the vaccination recommendations of the Federal Commission on Vaccination (EKIF) and the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) for the Covid-19 vaccination for the autumn and winter of 2023/2024 are being implemented. In autumn/winter he Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for people at particularly high risk (BGP). Pregnant women can receive a vaccination after individual assessment. No Covid-19 vaccination is recommended for any other people. A recommended vaccination is free of charge and is covered by compulsory health insurance.
The vaccination can be administered any time from 6 months since a known coronavirus infection.
A prescription may be required for the vaccination in the pharmacy.
Contact
Amt für Gesundheit
Aegeristrasse 56
6300 Zug
Monday - Friday
8 – 12 am, 1.30 – 5 pm
+41 41 728 39 39, gesund@zg.ch
Who should be vaccinated?
In principle, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) and the Federal Vaccination Commission (EKIF) recommend at-risk persons aged 16 and over to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in fall/winter 2023/2024. At risk are: people aged 65 and older, people aged 16 and older with pre-existing conditions (including pregnant women with pre-existing conditions), and people with trisomy 21.
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