The very first ambulances were pulled by horses.
Long ago, before cars, horses rushed sick people to the doctor. Today ambulances have loud sirens and flashing lights.
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Sticky plasters, called band-aids, were invented in 1920.
A man made them so his wife could cover small cuts by herself. Now people all over the world use them every day.
A thermometer checks if your body is too warm.
When you feel poorly, your body can get warmer than usual. A thermometer shows the doctor your temperature.
A cast keeps a broken bone still so it can heal.
A hard cast wraps around your arm or leg. It holds the bone in place while your body fixes it, like a helpful hug.
An x-ray takes a special picture of the bones inside you.
An x-ray machine can see right through your skin. It shows a doctor if a bone is healthy or has a crack.