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Do you need to get a fresh covid vaccine?

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 06:30

As autumn sets in, coughs, colds - and covid - are on the rise again in Switzerland and should you get vaccinated again?

In an interview with the Blick newspaper, immunologists Martin Bachmann of the Inselspital in Bern and Onur Boyman of Zurich University Hospital urge caution and common sense on vaccinations.

They say vulnerable people, or those with chronic illnesses or in contact with vulnerable groups, should get vaccinated. 

But those who are healthy, already vaccinated, or have recovered from covid in the past generally don’t need another shot.

However, as always, you should talk to your doctor if you have any questions.

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