Scarlet fever is one of the common infectious diseases in childhood, and with the right treatment, it usually heals well today. This was not always the case. In the past, before antibiotics were available, families were often very afraid of scarlet fever because it frequently had a severe course. Even though the diagnosis can still be unsettling at first, children can generally be treated safely today. Early medical evaluation, guideline-based antibiotic therapy, and good hyg

Your child has barely completed their first few weeks at daycare when their nose starts running incessantly, a fever sets in at night, and just when things are beginning to improve, another infection is looming. For many families, the first year of daycare can be a real ordeal: sleepless nights, concerns about their child's health, and the pressure of having to function at work.

Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are very common in children and respond well to treatment. With the right knowledge, you can effectively treat your child and prevent re-infection...

Febrile seizures, or "Fieberkrampf" in German, are one of the most common emergencies in early childhood. Many parents are understandably...

Fever is one of the most unsettling symptoms: How high is too high? Do I need to reduce the fever? When is it dangerous? The good news: The current S3 guideline on fever management has provided clear, scientifically sound guidance since 2025 .