Vital signs

Vital signs are like a report card for how healthy our body is.

The first important sign is our heart rate, which is how many times our heart beats in a minute. Our heart is like a pump that sends blood all over our body, and we need to make sure it is pumping at a healthy rate.

The second important sign is our breathing rate, which is how many times we take a breath in and out in one minute. We need to breathe in enough oxygen to keep our body healthy.

The third important sign is our blood pressure, which is how much pressure our blood is putting on the walls of our arteries. Think of it like a balloon - if we blow it up too much, it might pop. Similarly, if our blood pressure is too high, it can be bad for our body.

Lastly, our body temperature is also a vital sign. We need to make sure our body is not too hot or too cold because this can affect how our organs and cells work.

Checking our vital signs regularly helps doctors know if we are healthy or if we need some extra help. It's important to listen to our body and take care of it!