Dr. med. Christine Stettner

Scarlet fever is a widespread bacterial infection that mainly affects children. It typically causes a red rash, high fever and a sore throat. In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about the causes, symptoms and course of scarlet fever, as well as the treatment options. We sat down with Dr Christine Stettner, an experienced paediatrician, to give you a concise overview.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), measles has been considered "eliminated" in Switzerland since 2019. Nevertheless, there are still isolated cases and small outbreaks. What does this mean for parents and how can they protect their children? In this blog post, which we wrote together with Dr Christine Stettner, senior paediatrician, you will find all the important information on symptoms, progression, causes and other relevant aspects.

Chickenpox (varicella) is one of the most common childhood diseases and is highly contagious. In most cases, they are mild in healthy children, but can cause severe itching and discomfort. In this article, Dr Christine Stettner explains how chickenpox is transmitted, what the typical symptoms are, how the disease progresses and what measures can be taken to alleviate the symptoms.