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Anaphylaxis training courses

Learn more about anaphylaxis, its triggers and how to deal with anxiety. Training courses are available that provide helpful tips for emergencies.

Your benefits

  • You’ll learn how to act correctly in an emergency.
  • Tips for everyday life, e.g. when shopping, eating, at school, with family and friends.
  • You can talk to others with the condition.

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For the whole family

The courses are available for young people from the age of 12, their parents and adults with the condition.

Cost participation

CSS pays a share of the costs through the Health Account.

By experts

The courses are given by experts from the fields of medicine, patient care and education.

No substitute for a doctor

The anaphylaxis training courses aren't a substitute for a doctor, but a useful addition.

How the anaphylaxis train­ing courses for adults and young people work

No matter whether the reaction is triggered by food, an insect bite or sting, latex or medication, the course will boost your knowledge and give you tips for coping in everyday life.

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Holiday camps

The holiday camps are aimed at children (aged 8 to 12) and young people (aged 13 to 16) with anaphylaxis. During the week-long camp, the youngsters – under professional care – learn important facts about anaphylaxis and the right way to handle it while also having fun.

The two camps are only offered in German and French.

Frequently Asked Questions

The anaphylaxis courses are run by the aha! Swiss Allergy Centre. The courses are given by experts from the fields of medicine, patient care, education and psychology.

The courses are aimed at:

  • parents of children with the condition 
  • youngsters from 12 years of age with the condition, with or without an accompanying person
  • adults with the condition, with or without an accompanying person

  • Children’s camp: the camp is aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years with anaphylaxis. Please register online.
  •  Youth camp: the camp is aimed at youngsters aged 13 to 16 years with anaphylaxis. Registrations can be made online.

CSS pays a share of the costs through the Health Account. You pay for the counselling directly at the time, then submit the bill to us by post or via myCSS for reimbursement.