Information über den neuen RSV-Impfstoff NIRSEVIMAB / Information about the new RSV vaccine NIRSEVIMAB

Information über den neuen RSV-Impfstoff NIRSEVIMAB

Das Respiratorische-Synzytial-Virus (RSV) ist ein «Erkältungsvirus», das bei Säuglingen eine Bronchiolitis (Entzündung der kleinsten Atemwege) verursachen kann. Ein Teil dieser Säuglinge muss als Folge davon wegen Atemnot, Trinkschwäche und Sauerstoffbedarf im Spital behandelt werden, ein kleiner Teil davon auf der Intensivstation.

Seit Dezember 2023 ist ein neuer RSV-Impfstoff (Nirsevimab) vom Schweizerischen Heilmittelinstitut zugelassen. Es handelt sich um eine einmalige Dosis ab sofort.

Studien haben gezeigt, dass damit die RSV-bedingten Spitalaufenthalte von Säuglingen um 70-90% gesenkt werden konnten. Routinemässig wurde der Impfstoff bereits in Winterhalbjahr 2023/2024 in den USA, Frankreich, Spanien und Luxemburg angewendet.

Am 1. September 2024 ist Nirsevimab in die Spezialitätenliste aufgenommen worden, das bedeutet, die Krankenkassen übernehmen die Kosten von knapp CHF 400.-.

Nirsevimab kann in Kinderarztpraxen und Spitalambulatorien allen Säuglingen verabreicht werden, die ab April 2024 geboren wurden.

Das Produkt ist jetzt verfügbar. Unsere Stammpatientinnen und Stammpatienten können sich für einen Termin gerne telefonisch bei uns melden. Zudem übernehmen wir einmalig auch Impfungen für weitere Kinder (sofern Ihr Kinderarzt/Ihre Kinderärztin keinen Termin/keinen Impfstoff anbieten kann).

Ihr Swiss Medi Kids Team

 

 

Information about the new RSV vaccine NIRSEVIMAB

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a “cold virus” that can cause bronchiolitis (inflammation of the smallest airways) in infants. As a result, some babies need to be treated at a hospital due to respiratory distress, feeding difficulties and need for oxygen. A a small number of them require intensive care.

A new RSV vaccine (nirsevimab) has been approved by the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products since December 2023. This is a single dose vaccine.

Studies have shown that RSV-related hospitalizations of infants can be reduced up to 70-90%. The vaccine was widely used during the 2023/2024 winter in the USA, France, Spain and Luxembourg.

On September 1, 2024, nirsevimab was added to the Swiss list of specialties, which means that health insurance companies will cover the costs of just under CHF 400.

Nirsevimab is recommended for all infants born since April 2024 and can be administered at pediatric practices and outpatient clinics.

The product is now available. Our regular patients are welcome to call us for an appointment. We also provide vaccinations for other infants (if your pediatrician is unable to offer an appointment/a vaccine).

Your Swiss Medi Kids Team

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Lucerne

Seidenhofstrasse 9
6003 Lucerne

From October 14th 2024, construction work will take place on Bahnhofstrasse in Lucerne. Access to our practice and the Flora parking garage is guaranteed for our patients at all times.
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Telephone: 0417101010
Fax: 0417101087

Opening hours

Walk-Ins

Daily, 10 AM to 8 PM

Appointments

Monday-Friday, 11 AM to 5.30 PM

If you visit us with your child for the first time, please bring the filled out registration form with you or send it in advance to: luzern@swissmedikids.ch. Thank you.

Registration Form

Please note that only 1 accompanying person is still allowed per walk-in patient. Both parents are welcome for preventative check-ups.

 

We do accept new regular patients in Lucerne. Please contact us by phone or send an email to admin@swissmedikids.ch. All families with children can visit Swiss Medi Kids as walk-in patients, regardless whether they have a pediatrician or not. Please note that waiting times for walk-in patients may occur. In times of absolute high patient volumes, we reserve the right to treat only absolutely urgent cases and to refer all other cases to other competent institutions. Thank you for your understanding.

Care

Our facilities are equiped with all necessary gear. We have a lab, an EKG and a small surgery room for the treatment of small wounds. In addition, we have x-ray and ultrasound facilities.

Facilities

We welcome our patients in a modern environment with 6 treating rooms.

Child psychology in Lucerne

At the Lucerne location, we will expand our services as of June 2023 and offer psychotherapy and psychological counseling for children, adolescents, parents and families. We are pleased to count Alexandra Blum (psychologist and federally recognized psychotherapist, additional training in emergency psychology), an experienced psychologist to our team and wish her a good start with us. Ms. Blum will offer appointments in our practice on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Please find more information here.

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Our team in Lucerne

Our team in Lucerne is specialiced on emergencies as well as on the regular development controls.

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