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…
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…
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…
Meningococcal vaccination: advantages and disadvantages
Meningococci are bacteria that are responsible for the majority of all meningitis that occurs. Although they are not very widespread…
The J1 examination of your child – that is done
The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a difficult developmental phase. At the J1, your child has the opportunity…
The U11 examination of your child – that will be done
Your child is now nine or ten years old and in third or fourth grade. Now you can attend the…
The U10 examination of your child – that’s done
Your child is now seven or eight years old and going to elementary school. You can now attend an additional…