The chickenpox vaccine is effective but is not included in the Swedish National Immunization Program. It is, however, included in other countries’ general vaccination programs.… Read More »Pros and cons of the chickenpox vaccine
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral disease. It manifests as fever and fluid-filled blisters that affects virtually all unvaccinated children in Sweden. The blisters itch… Read More »Chickenpox in children – infection, patterns, incubation period
The first time your baby gets a cold, you probably have so many questions. What should I do? Is the baby going to be clear… Read More »Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – how to help?
Flu (influenza) is a viral disease that, in the vast majority of cases, causes up to a week of high fever, coughing, cold symptoms and… Read More »Flu (influenza) in children – symptoms and treatment
Facts and advice about plastics and phthalates for children. Written by Professor Agnes Wold for barnakuten.nu. Plastic is a practical material that is found in… Read More »Plastic and phthalates: are they dangerous for children?