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“Childhood disease” is an umbrella term for infectious diseases that are primarily (but not exclusively) contracted during childhood.
“Childhood disease” is an umbrella term for infectious diseases that are primarily (but not exclusively) contracted during childhood. They're caused by viruses or bacteria and are usually very contagious. In addition to harmless cases where the child maybe has a fever and generally feels unwell, these diseases can also have extremely severe complications. It’s therefore recommended to follow the Swiss vaccination schedule.
Childhood diseases usually have a fairly harmless course, but severe complications can also occur, sometimes causing lifelong impairment or ending in death. The term “childhood disease” is being criticised for making these diseases sound harmless.
Examples:
Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH): Vaccinations and prevention
www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en
childhood diseases, childhood disease, childhood illness
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