What was one of the major strides in pediatric care made by Dr. Abraham Jacobi?
a. Pediatric wards in hospitals
b. Free inoculations against smallpox
c. Milk stations in the city of New York
d. Serving nutritious foods in orphanages
ANS: C
Dr. Abraham Jacobi, referred to as the father of pediatrics, initiated the establishment of milk stations in New York demonstrating how to sanitize milk for children.
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