What are the recommended vaccinations for children?
Vaccinations are a way of avoiding infectious diseases that, especially in young children, can have a severe course and cause dangerous complications. In addition to the compulsory vaccinations that...
RSV, flu and COVID: how not to get sick?
Doctors are sounding the alarm - after more than two years of coronavirus outbreaks, the time has come for an increased number of RSV and flu cases. Paediatric wards report that they haven't had to...
Infant's first vaccinations
At birth, the baby has a certain degree of immunity that protects him against certain illnesses. However, this wears off in a fairly short period of time, which is why it is important to strengthen...
Lyme disease vaccine under development!
The number of diagnosed Lyme infections is increasing every year. Doctors appeal - if you have found a tick on your skin, hand it in for examination. Prompt treatment can reduce the risk of a severe...
Does immunity really come from the 'tummy'?
Many parents hear about immunity from the 'tummy'. Is this actually the case? Can we build our child's immunity with the right food habits? It turns out... yes!
Fruit from the forest - watch out for echinacea!
Berries, raspberries, blackberries - the season for fruit straight from the forest should be declared open! The abundance of delicious, healthy fruit you can reach for on your summer walks can end up...
Herpes or the popular "cold sore on the lips" - this is what you need to know!
Herpes , or the so-called "cold sore", is nothing more than a not very pleasant viral infection, caused by the Herpes simplex virus (HSV). The viral infection develops over several days and its...
Polio, TB, VH, measles - old diseases making a comeback
Diseases that caused a lot of illness just a few decades ago have now almost been displaced by compulsory vaccination. Are polio, tuberculosis, VH and measles still dangerous for us?
My baby doesn't want to eat - advice for mums of bad eaters
Does your child not want to eat? The reasons for your child's reluctance to eat may vary. It's worth considering what is causing your child's problems with eating regularly.
COVID-19 in children: how to reduce the risk of disease in the youngest?
COVID-19 was initially thought to be asymptomatic in children, but it is now known that this is not always the case and that even in the youngest patients the disease can be severe and have long-term...
Cough - home remedies for a tiresome ailment
Acough - whether dry or wet is always annoying. At the beginning of an infection, you can try home remedies to fight the cough. What can be given? What should you avoid? When to visit the doctor?
The beneficial effects of pickles - why you should reach for them in autumn
Whether it is the autumn/winter period or the spring solstice, more and more parents are supplementing their children with probiotics. We benefit from their benefits not only during infections, but...
Viral mutations - find out what causes them!
We are hearing more and more about viral mutations. Especially now, in the era of pandemics, the information provided by the media is not optimistic - new mutations of the coronavirus are appearing...
What to do when a child chokes?
Choking is the main and most common cause of death in young children, especially babies under 1 year of age. Such a situation requires an immediate response and knowing how to act can save the...
What to eat in autumn to enjoy immunity?
Autumn is the time of year when our immunity drops, and it is easier to catch a cold or the flu. The right diet can boost immunity during autumn and winter.
Tick in a child - valuable advice
As surgical practice shows, the tick is one of the most common foreign bodies removed from the skin of children during the summer months. Not every tick that is sucked onto a child's skin is a danger...
Does 'male flu' exist?
There is a stereotype that men get the flu worse. "Male flu" has become a popular subject of memes and jokes. However, it turns out that the phenomenon of 'male flu' may really exist, as confirmed by...
Coronavirus and vaccination: speculation about the timing of a cure is not waning!
There is no shortage of revelations about the invention of a vaccine to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 disease-causing virus. Germany, China and also Russia have joined the United States...
Coronavirus: first test vaccinations behind us!
A handful of auspicious news in relation to the coronavirus pandemic has arrived from across the Atlantic Ocean. In the United States, the first test vaccine samples were administered to American...
Spanish flu - a disease that changed the world
The Spanish flu pandemic that swept across Europe, Asia, Africa and North America in the early 20th century decimated the population. Spanish flu, a variant of the H1N1 subtype of the influenza A...
