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Edward Jenner devlops a smallpox vaccine. This vaccine cured lots of kids who were sick with smallpox.
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Two of the first textbooks about pediatrics published. As of right now people can now study pediatrics.
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The First women graduate of Medical school, meaning that women can now become pediatricians.
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The first children's hospital is opened in Philadelphia. Parents now have a place to take their sick kids.
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As the U.S is expanding so is the number of pediatricians, resulting in more hospitals.
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The American Pediatric Society is established, where fellow pediatricians can consult.
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At Harvard Medical School the first full professor of pediatrics is appointed.
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The "American Journal of Diseases in Children" is published. People who read this now understand a little about some of the diseases kids out there can have.
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Small polio epidemics occur across the U.S. This disease can occur in kids affecting their ability to walk.
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Alexander Flemming discovers penicillan, which can help cure sick children.
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The first ever widely used pediatrics growth charts are developed. Now pediatricians have a reference when the need it.
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Dr. Roland B. Scott is the first African American pediatrican. From now on anybody can be a pediatrician.
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"Training Opportunities in Child Development" published. This magazine played a big role in Behavioral Pediatrics.
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The Executive Board approves of Pediatric Pathology. This is important because another pediatric is avaiable for a job.
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This is the day of the First Certification Exam for Behavioral Pediatrics. This is important because it is the first exam for people to become Behavioral Pediatricians.
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Technology has changed pediatrics in child obesity and ADHD. This changes a lot of research for these two fields.
