An outbreak of swine flu has been reported in Mexico and particularly in the capital, Mexico City and the state of San Luis Potosi north of Mexico City.This H1N1 type A influenza is transmitted according to today’s knowledge, by droplets in exhaled air, especially during sneezing, saliva or feces. The incubation period is one week. […]
MoreAn international study has just shown that the simplest gestures were the most effective in fighting respiratory viruses (flu, colds… etc.) : Wash your hands regularly (more than 10 times a day) Put your hand in front of your mouth when you cough or sneeze Wearing a blouse Wear a mask (already less simple or […]
MoreYou go abroad, will French social security cover you? Depending on your destination, length of stay, work situation and needs, the answer to this question varies widely and is often case-by-case. Nevertheless, it should be noted that France has bilateral agreements with certain countries and in particular with the countries of the European Union to […]
MoreHere are 6 tips that will help your body overcome the jet lag ordeal that is particularly challenging for the body when you’re away with time differences of more than 6:00. Be aware that it takes 1 day per hour of jet lag for your body to get used to… If you prepare a little […]
MoreStress makes you fat and sick. Excessive secretion of the adrenal glands due to stress has a direct impact on your body: weight gain and weakening of your immune defenses. What can I do to reduce stress? RELATIVISE your problems. Easier said than done but imagine you were lost in the desert. What’s important in […]
MoreThis is a recurring question for many scientists. Researchers in New York have been able to show that the flu virus is ideally transmitted in cold, dry weather. The flu virus, unlike colds (which is transmitted through contact), is transmitted in the air. If it is too hot, it dies and if it is too […]
MoreSince April 6, 2011 and for all beneficiaries of the French social security, consult your medical file is now possible! Whether it’s your medical reports, prescriptions, radios or laboratory tests, you’ll be able to access them online through your Shared Medical Record. How do I create your SMR? Are you insured and have a Vitale […]
MoreInterview with Richard Werly, editorial advisor of the Gavroche and correspondent for France and European affairs of the Swiss daily Le Temps. 1. Could you introduce yourself and tell us why you were brought to Thailand? Gavroche and Thailand are for me two old stories, closely related to my career path. Judge instead: gavroche’s creation […]
MoreRecently, cases of dengue fever have been reported in metropolitan France, the first indigenous case in France dating back to 2010. Long confined to a few countries (less than 10 countries a few decades ago) where there is a significant health risk, it is now found on all continents, in particular because of the increasing […]
MoreWe had already told you about dengue and its effects in a previous “news”. Dengue is often associated with another disease when it comes to far-travel, malaria. Unlike dengue fever, preventive treatment exists, and drugs can be obtained by prescription. Travellers and expatriates are vulnerable to this disease, so it is essential to take out […]
More
