Vaxs Facts

The talk of the world right now is vaccines and if you would like to be vaccinated against Covid now is the time to register with the Zurich authorities. Registration is completed via their hilariously named «VacMe» website. Now, the whole website is in German so (if you are unsure,) i have created a walkthrough of the process. 

1. Log onto zh.vacme.ch. Be aware that each Kanton has its own website so make sure you are logging onto the correct one. It looks like this…

2. After you have logged in you will have to choose between three options marked Rot, Orange and Grün. Your choice will depend on your answers to a quiz which can be seen here. The options are as follows:

Rot: You are under sixteen, Allergic to a component of the vaccine (polyethylene glycol), are currently experiencing symptoms or are in quarantine.

Orange: You are pregnant or possible pregnant or a nursing mother. You have had allergies with severe reactions or are suffering have severe immuneosupression. If you tick this box you may register but taking doctors advice is necessary.

Grün: You are over 16, not suffering symptoms or have not been in quarantine or suffering from Covid for three months.

3. After this there is a relatively simple form you need to fill in for registration. You will require your e-mail, and the registration is confirmed via sms so keep your phone to hand. You will also require the 20 digit number on your health insurance, (krankenkasse,) card so, again, make sure you have this information to hand. 

4. There are also a couple of questions to answer which pertain to how many people you live with and circumstances surrounding your work. These are mainly to do with whether you work in groups or with vulnerable people. If you are unsure, write the text into a translator to double check.

5. After you hit submit you will receive your group, (assigned with a letter,) and a pdf with a QR code which i strongly recommend you download or print. 

Yay, you’re all done. All you’ve got to do is wait for your group to be called and after two little pricks you’re all vac-ed up. Let’s hope this works or we really are vac-ed up!