Paediatrics is related to the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. It is a wide-range speciality which enables doctors to be generalists who treat children and young people with a vast range of diseases and illnesses. A paediatrician can also specialise in certain medical fields related to children.

To take care of children, a paediatrician will –

• Perform physical exams
• Give the child vaccinations
• Make sure the child meets milestones in growth, behaviour, and skills
• Diagnose and treat the child’s infections, illnesses, health problems, and other injuries
• Provide information about the child’s health, nutrition, safety as well as fitness needs
• Answer questions about the child’s development and growth
• Refer the child to specialists if they think the child requires expert care