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also pediatrists
as in physicians
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatricians
State officials are currently attempting to repeal all vaccine mandates for children to attend public school in the state and have recently repeated unfounded claims about vaccines, such as pediatricians make money by providing vaccines.
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Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Do pediatricians get rich off vaccines?
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
The pediatricians’ group also continues to recommend the long-standing practice of a single shot combining the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines in order to limit the number of jabs children get.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the organization has been at the forefront of vaccine recommendations to help guide pediatricians' care for their patients and families.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
The coroner’s office asked one of Canada’s leading pediatricians and toxicologists, Gideon (Gidi) Koren, to examine Tariq’s file.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Academy’s hope is that pediatricians and families will follow the Academy’s schedule when deciding how to vaccinate children, Ratner said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That lack of science literacy leads to discomfort when interacting with pediatricians, doctors, nurses, and radiology techs.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Medscape’s 2024 Physician Compensation Report found orthopedic doctors make $558,000 a year on average, but pediatricians make $260,000.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 4 Feb. 2026
Do pediatricians get rich off vaccines?
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026
The pediatricians’ group also continues to recommend the long-standing practice of a single shot combining the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines in order to limit the number of jabs children get.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the organization has been at the forefront of vaccine recommendations to help guide pediatricians' care for their patients and families.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
The coroner’s office asked one of Canada’s leading pediatricians and toxicologists, Gideon (Gidi) Koren, to examine Tariq’s file.
—Ben Taub, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Academy’s hope is that pediatricians and families will follow the Academy’s schedule when deciding how to vaccinate children, Ratner said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
That lack of science literacy leads to discomfort when interacting with pediatricians, doctors, nurses, and radiology techs.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
Medscape’s 2024 Physician Compensation Report found orthopedic doctors make $558,000 a year on average, but pediatricians make $260,000.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatricians
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Kaiser Permanente is California’s largest private employer, with close to 19,000 physicians and more than 180,000 employees statewide.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those physicians worry the impacts will last long after the surge subsides.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Onana has spent time in the gym and with doctors to understand his injury problems and how best to manage the risks.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And in a country where Bollywood stars and social media influencers heavily shape body image, doctors worry the drugs could be misused.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, the American economy looks more and more like Big Law, overtorqued toward financial firms that are pushing into our retirement accounts, buying up our ophthalmologists and car washes, and are becoming the largest indirect employers in the country.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Winfrey isn’t the only fan of the kicks—they’re backed by podiatrists thanks to their ample arch support, plush insoles, and all-around comfort.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oprah isn’t the only one who swears by them, either—podiatrists regularly recommend Vionic styles for their supportive design, all-day cushion, and foot-healthy construction.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Speech language pathologists, nurse injectors, and dental hygienists all make into the six-figures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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