Vaccination pros and cons: all for discussion
Vaccination is a controversial topic among experts. Ultimately, parents should find out about the pros and cons of vaccination and…
Vaccination despite allergies: yes or no?
Parents of children with known allergies are usually extremely cautious about vaccinations. Despite an allergy, the risk of vaccination is…
Streptococci: danger for the baby?
Group B streptococci can be found in 10 to 30 percent of all pregnancies without any symptoms being felt…
Celebrating your first birthday: Our tips
Congratulations on your baby’s first birthday! The last twelve months have probably flown by and you still can’t believe how…
Cradle cap in babies: how to treat it
In our children’s diseases dictionary you will find information on the causes and the best treatment options for children’s…
Scratching in puberty: self-injurious behavior
Scratching, cutting, or burning yourself are forms of self-injurious behavior. They often appear in young people who do not know…
Haemophilus influenzae B (HiB): treatment and vaccination
The germ Haemophilus influenzae type B (HiB) is found in most people in the nasopharynx. If the immune system is…
TBE vaccination: benefits and side effects
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a feverish infection of the meninges and brain. The triggering viruses get into the blood through…
What is diphtheria? All about the bacterial inflammation
Diphtheria is a bacterial inflammation of the throat. It only occurs very rarely in Germany and then mainly affects children…
Rabies vaccination: benefits and side effects
Rabies is a life-threatening disease of the central nervous system that is fatal if it breaks out. The disease is…