U8 Examination: What is it and what can my child expect?
Your child is now about four years old and goes to kindergarten. It’s time again for a check-up with your…
Six-fold vaccination: which vaccinations does it contain?
The six-fold vaccination is one of the first vaccinations recommended for children by the Standing Vaccination Committee (STIKO) of…
Allergy test: how does it work?
With an allergy test, your doctor can determine which substances you are allergic to. Depending on the suspected trigger, there…
Alcohol poisoning: what to do in an emergency
Alcoholic beverages can be found in every household. But alcohol poisoning is very dangerous, especially for children. Far too often it…
Diseases in kindergarten and school
Kindergarten and school are virus times. Where many children play, romp and learn together, bacteria feel particularly at home and…
Meningococci: symptoms and treatment
Meningococci are bacteria that occur worldwide and can cause various clinical pictures. You can find out here which clinical pictures…
Natural remedies for toddlers
Medicinal plants were already being used 3,000 years ago to treat illnesses and ailments, and even today their effects…
Conjunctivitis: symptoms and treatment
Red eyes: a typical sign of conjunctivitis. But not all conjunctivitis is the same. Under certain circumstances, it can be contagious…
The U3 examination of your baby – that’s done
Your baby is now between four and six weeks old and the next check-up is due. If the U2 was…
Tick bite: what are the consequences?
A tick bite can lead to viral or bacterial diseases such as Lyme disease or tick-borne encephalitis. Learn more about…