Pediatrics is defined as the branch of medicine focused on the physical, emotional, and overall wellbeing of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age about 18–21. It includes the comprehensive care, including preventative health, vaccinations, and treatment of acute/chronic illnesses.

Pediatric care can be categorised as:
• Preventative Care: Regular monitoring the timely growth and development crucial for wellbeing and prevention any suspected abnormalities.
• Immunization: Essential vaccination to protect against any infectious diseases.
• Emergency Services: Pediatric also handle emergencies like high fever acute illnesses, infections and injuries.
• Specialized Care: It includes neonatology (newborn care), pediatric surgery, besides issues related cardiology, and endocrinology amongst children.
• Developmental & Behavioural Monitoring: Regular monitoring a child’s timely development in terms of behaviour, and emotional health. Especially towards puberty that involve hormonal changes.