Contents: 1. Basic concepts of child care. 2. Care of the newborn. 3. Growth and development. 4. Nutrition. 5. Immunity, immunization and infectious diseases. 6. Diseases of central nervous system. 7. Diseases of cardiovascular system. 8. Diseases of respiratory system. 9. Diseases of gastrointestinal system and liver.10. Diseases of kidney and urinary tract. 11. Diseases of blood.12. Pediatric malignancies.13. Endocrinology.14. Genetics.15. Adolescent health.16. Rheumatology. 17. Intensive care and emergencies.18. Pediatric subspecialties.19. Community pediatrics. 20. Pediatric procedures. 21. Pediatric therapeutics. Appendix. Index. The book represents a substantial revision and reorganization of the text based on a complete review of the field of pediatrics. Efforts have also been made to keep a balance with incorporation of the curricular needs of the undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers in pediatrics. This edition has 239 chapters arranged in 21 major sections. The entire contents of the textbook are reorganized to provide relevant clinical information and national priorities at one site. All the chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated in a lucid and readable style and have undergone a three-tier review and edit process. Key Features • An innovative time-tested project of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP). • This edition presents the subject in a simplified and practical manner. • Crisp, concise and yet comprehensive text. • The textbook includes details of recommended growth charts, consensus recommendations on immunization, National Immunization Schedule (Government of India) updated in 2015 and IAP Immunization Time table 2018-19 as recommended by the IAP Committee on Immunization (ACVIP). • It provides current protocols for management of various infectious and noninfectious diseases, as recommended by various Chapters and Groups of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics. • Major thrust on preventive pediatrics, so as to familiarize the young pediatricians with current as well as future strategies in this field. • Contributions from more than 230 national and international experts, and luminaries in their respective fields of interest and expertise consisting of over 240 topics spread over 21 Chapters. • Entire text has been revised and updated by adopting three-tier review and edit system, keeping in view the present needs and possible future requirements of practitioners and students of pediatrics.