Health Warnings
Official Swiss warning and reporting sources consolidated — from drug recalls and supply shortages to pollen, flu and heat. Each tile leads directly to the daily updated official source.
Recalls & Batch Recalls
When a batch is defective, Swissmedic issues a public recall. Compare the product name and batch number on your package with the list. If in doubt, ask your pharmacy — they will exchange affected packages.
To the official sourceSafety Warnings (DHPC)
Officially approved safety communications to healthcare professionals, for example when a new side effect has been identified. The texts are written in technical language. If a notice concerns your medication, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacy — do not discontinue it on your own.
To the official sourceSupply Shortages
Reported supply interruptions for important medications, with estimated duration. If your product is affected: The pharmacy usually knows an equivalent substitute or a different package size.
To the official sourcePollen Count
Daily exposure levels and forecast, broken down by region. Approximate Swiss season: hazel and alder from January, birch in April, grasses from May to July, mugwort and ragweed in late summer.
To the official sourceFlu & Respiratory Viruses
Current intensity of the flu and respiratory season, with official vaccination recommendations. Flu vaccination is typically recommended from October onwards — especially for people over 65, pregnant women, chronically ill individuals and their close contacts.
To the official sourceHeat & Natural Hazards
Official heat, UV and severe weather warnings with behavioural guidelines. Heat particularly affects elderly people, infants and pregnant women — as well as people with heart, circulatory, kidney or lung diseases and certain medications.
To the official sourcePoisoning
In case of suspected poisoning by medications, cleaning agents, plants or mushrooms, Tox Info Suisse provides round-the-clock advice on 145. In case of unconsciousness, seizure or respiratory distress, dial 144 first.
To the official sourceFindMyDoc consolidates the official sources here and takes you directly there. We deliberately do not display time-critical safety warnings as our own cache — the linked official source is always authoritative and up to date.
This overview does not replace medical assessment or advice from your pharmacy. The linked official source is always authoritative. In an emergency, dial 144.