Childhood and puberty

There is hardly anything more exciting for parents than watching their children develop from babies into children and then into teenagers. There are a number of challenges to overcome along the way: teething and childhood illnesses, as well as the many physical and emotional changes during puberty. You can find helpful information and tips here.

19 articles

Diphtherie: Ursache, Symptome und Behandlung
What is diphtheria? Is diphtheria prevalent in Switzerland? Find out now about the symptoms of diphtheria, its cause and its treatment.
11.07.2025 5 minutes )}

Fifth disease – signs, progression and treatment
Find out more about the symptoms and typical progression of fifth disease in children and adults.
02.07.2025 5 minutes )}

Whooping cough in babies and children: signs and treatment
Find out about whooping cough in babies and adults: what are the symptoms of whooping cough and is there a vaccination?
24.06.2025 5 minutes )}

Overview of childhood diseases
What are the most common childhood diseases and what symptoms are they associated with? Can you treat childhood diseases using natural remedies?
28.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Spot measles and get the right treatment
What is measles? What are the symptoms of this childhood disease? Is there a test for measles? Find out more about measles now.
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Mumps: symptoms and treatment
What does mumps look like in children and babies and how is mumps transmitted? Find out about the symptoms now.
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Rubella: symptoms, progression and dangers
What can you do to combat rubella and its symptoms? How long is rubella contagious for and in which cases is it dangerous?
20.02.2025 5 minutes )}

Emergencies involving children: key information
Choking, burns and drowning are among the most common emergencies involving children. Here’s how you can give first aid in an emergency.
07.11.2024 4 minutes )}

Chickenpox – what helps?
What helps with chickenpox? When is it contagious? What can be done about the associated itchiness? Find out now.
17.04.2024 5 minutes )}

Neurodermatitis in babies: what can you do about it?
What are the signs of neurodermatitis in babies? What helps with this condition, and how do babies develop it?
05.03.2024 4 minutes )}