Pediatrician: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, doctors who cared for children were not yet a special job. Over time, people began to see that kids' bodies need their own kind of care.
Tools of the trade
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Stethoscope
A stethoscope helps the pediatrician listen closely to a child's heart and lungs. It makes the sounds inside the body easy to hear.
A day in the job
- 9:00 AMThe pediatrician says hello to the first young patient. They ask questions and listen carefully to how the child feels today.
Words to know
- Fever
- A fever means the body is warmer than usual. A thermometer helps the pediatrician see if a child has a fever.
Quiz time
A pediatrician can look inside a child's ears with a tiny flashlight.
Pediatricians only take care of children who are already sick.