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Pediatrics – Child healthcare
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, from birth up to the age of 18.
👶 Key Fact: The global child mortality rate has declined by 60% since 1990, but still 5 million children die annually before age 5.
Child Development Milestones
| Age | Physical Milestone | Cognitive Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months | Sits without support | Responds to own name |
| 12 months | Stands with support | Says first words |
| 24 months | Runs and jumps | Two-word phrases |
| 36 months | Rides tricycle | 3-4 word sentences |
| 48 months | Hops on one foot | Counts to 10 |
Common Pediatric Conditions
- Respiratory Infections: Bronchiolitis, pneumonia
- Ear Infections: Acute otitis media
- Allergies: Atopic dermatitis, asthma
- Gastrointestinal: Gastroenteritis, constipation
- Developmental Disorders: Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD
Vaccination Schedule (US CDC)
- Birth: Hepatitis B
- 2 months: DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Rotavirus
- 4 months: DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Rotavirus
- 6 months: DTaP, Hib, IPV, PCV, Hep B
- 12-15 months: MMR, Varicella, PCV, Hib
- 4-6 years: DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella