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Waking Up Exhausted? Why Your "Spring Fatigue" Might Be Low Iron or Vitamin D
The days in Prague are finally getting a little longer, and the first hints of spring are in the air. Yet, instead of feeling energized by the shifting seasons, you are struggling to drag yourself out of bed. By 2:00 PM, your brain feels foggy, your body feels heavy, and all you want is another coffee. If you mention this to a local colleague, they will likely nod knowingly and diagnose you with jarní únava (spring fatigue). While "spring fatigue" is a culturally accepted ph

Swiss Medical Services
Feb 263 min read


The "Posudek" Panic: Medical Clearances for Czech School Trips & Camps
It is a scenario every parent in Prague knows well. Your child comes home from school with a crumpled paper at the bottom of their backpack. It is a registration form for the upcoming "Škola v přírodě" (School in Nature) or ski trip. Among the list of socks and snacks to pack, there is a bolded requirement: "Posudek o zdravotní způsobilosti." For expat parents, this often leads to a panic. Is this a prescription? A vaccination record? Do I need to see a doctor tomorrow ? Here

Swiss Medical Services
Feb 133 min read
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