Virus Erkrankung Mpox (Affenpocken) Die Situation in Österreich Was sind Mpox (Affenpocken)? Mpox ist eine durch Viren verursachte Erkrankung, die ähnliche Symptome wie die Pocken hervorrufen kann. Besonders gefährdet sind Menschen mit Immunschwäche, Schwangere und Kinder. Nach dem Kontakt mit einer infizierten Person treten die ersten Symptome meist innerhalb von 2-21 Tagen auf. Typische Anzeichen […]
High exposure to ragweed pollen From the end of August According to the Pollen Information Service, there will be a very high exposure to ragweed pollen from the end of August, which can trigger severe allergic reactions. 🌿🍃 🤧 It is important for the child's well-being to recognise and treat an allergy as early as possible. After testing in an allergy centre, we will be happy to advise and inform you
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Temperatures up to 35 degrees Risk of sun Why heatstroke can be very dangerous for your child. Babies and small children are more sensitive to heat than adults. Their thin skull bones and little hair make them susceptible to heatstroke, especially when the sun shines directly on their head and neck. What is heatstroke? Heatstroke affects the whole body,
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Don't forget your child in the car! Heat death in the car Why cars become a heat trap for children and babies in summer Accidentally leaving children in hot cars is a serious danger. To prevent such tragedies, it is important to be aware of the risks and take simple precautions. A regular look at
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Afraid of the paediatrician? 5 tips for a visit to the doctor How to get your little one through the doctor's appointment well Preventing anxiety Your child needs to know that nothing bad will happen at the doctor. Picture books and doctor games: Reduce anxiety by explaining the procedure of the visit with a suitable picture book Act out the doctor's visit with a doctor's case Normalise the doctor's visit Take your child with you to your next check-up. Show your child that
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All check-up appointments at a glance Parent-child passport examinations Why the ELP examinations are so important First examination: First week of life In the first week, your baby will be thoroughly examined. The doctor will check that everything is OK and give important vitamins (K and D) for bones and blood. This prevents bone softening (rickets), for example. In addition, the
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Cercariae Be careful when swimming! Larvae in the Danube cause skin rashes What are cercariae? In summer you can sometimes get an itchy rash when swimming in lakes or rivers. This is caused by very small animals, the cercariae (larvae of sucking worms). They actually want to bite birds or other animals, but sometimes they mistake our skin for their own.
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Summertime is holiday time But insect-borne diseases can also lurk in popular travel destinations. But don't let this put you off! With a little knowledge, you can reduce your risk. Austria Watch out for ticks! In Austria, you can become infected with Lyme disease or TBE while hiking or camping. Croatia Watch out for ticks in northern Croatia! Vaccination recommended:
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Questions & Answers Whooping cough The number of whooping cough cases is rising: Why the disease can be too dangerous What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious disease of the respiratory tract and is usually caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Whooping cough is spread by the infected person when coughing, sneezing or via the air (droplet infection).
Summer is coming Summer and sunburn Why and how you can protect your child from the sun The coming summer also increases the risk of sunburn. Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin caused by intense sun exposure. Children's skin is thin and does not yet have its own protection and is therefore particularly at risk! Symptoms of sunburn
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Children's Outpatient Centre Margareten Errichtungs- und Betriebs-GmbH
Margaret belt 82-88
Staircase 10, Room 01
1050 Vienna
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Siebenbrunnenfeldgasse 7
1050 Vienna
Für alle ab dem 6. Lebensmonat verfügbar. Für Kinder und Jugendliche ab dem 2. bis zum 18. Geburtstag ist die Impfung auch als Nasenspray möglich. Bei Impfwunsch bitten wir um vorherige Terminvereinbarung!
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