Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox and scarlet fever are commonly considered childhood diseases. However, these infectious diseases can bring dangers and complications, even for adults.
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) regularly makes public recommendations to protect against these diseases in adults and children. The most well-known childhood diseases are measles, mump, Rubella and chickenpox, each of which is caused by a virus or bacteria such as streptococci and can spread abruptly.