Particularly important Main care for your child Wind and weather protection in cold temperatures Why does the skin dry out in autumn and winter? In winter, the skin dries out particularly quickly as the heating air removes moisture and the sebaceous glands produce less oil due to the falling temperatures. Children's skin is naturally thinner and more sensitive than

Autumn & winter cold season Tips to prevent colds, aids & important information. How can you prevent colds? It is almost impossible to completely prevent a cold, as there are countless cold viruses. But there are a few ways to strengthen the immune system. Healthy diet: lots of fresh vegetables, fruit and wholemeal products Sufficient sleep: the body recovers during sleep

Typical autumn illnesses Corona & flu Similarities and differences Corona (COVID-19) Risk of infection Can be very high, especially with certain variants. Symptoms Fever, cough, sore throat, general weakness, tiredness and muscle pain, loss of sense of smell and taste. Course Can be mild, severe or fatal. Long-term consequences (Long COVID) are possible. Usually slow course of the disease. Transmission Droplet infection (coughing, sneezing or speaking) Flu

Virus disease Mpox (monkeypox) The situation in Austria What is Mpox (monkeypox)? Mpox is a disease caused by viruses that can cause symptoms similar to smallpox. People with immune deficiencies, pregnant women and children are particularly at risk. After contact with an infected person, the first symptoms usually appear within 2-21 days. Typical signs