You probably see a doctor every year in school, and you may have even visited a hospital when you were really sick. Who takes care of people who don't have the money to pay a doctor?
The federal government has special programs to make sure that everyone gets the medical care that they need. They help children, the elderly, the poor and the disabled pay for doctor bills. The government helps build county and city hospitals so that everyone can go to the doctor when they have an emergency.
The government also helps all kids get the shots they need. When you were younger, you got vaccinations against diseases like smallpox and the measles. Shots may hurt, but they are definitely better than getting sick!
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