If the child is sick: What Parents Should Know

30.10.2026

When a child gets sick, parents often ask many questions at the same time: Can I wait first or should I go to the pediatric office with my child? What does the disease mean for my work? How do I get the necessary medication?

Especially in such situations, it is helpful to know what possibilities there are and to whom you can turn. The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) explains in a short video how parents can proceed when their child is sick. Among other things, it is about assessing complaints, choosing the right medical contact point and receiving medication.

The video was developed together with the Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen Bremen e.

Find out more: In the video “What to do if my child is sick?” the most important questions are answered step by step.

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