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Germs
Third graders dicsuss germ. They discuss how they can't see them (germs), but they're everywhere! Students are asked if germs cause disease? They discuss some types of illnesses they get from germs. Students discuss ways inwhich...
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Kids Health: Encephalitis
An easy to understand but complete look at the causes and symptoms of encephalitis, especially in children. Site also contains links to related illnesses in children.
WebMD
Web Md: Chickenpox (Varicella)
This site, provided by WebMD, contains great information on the common viral infection varicella, otherwise known as chickenpox. It gives a general topic overview, then discusses the causes and how it's spread, symptoms, diagnosis,...
Other
The Chicken Pox Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know
Information about chicken pox, including vaccinations.
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National Shingles Foundation: Shingles & Phn: Your Questions Answered
This website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
Other
Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
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Kids Health: Chicken Pox
This site from KidsHealth provides good suggestions on how to keep from itching too much while sick with the chicken pox.
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Kids Health: Meningitis
Use this site to learn about a highly contagious disease that affects the brain. You will find out who can get meningitis, and how it is treated.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Chicken Pox Math
Students will engage in a shared reading of Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox by Grace Maccarone, Arthur's Chicken Pox by Marc Brown, or Turkey Pox by Laurie Anderson. Students will discuss the text and then engage in several math-related tasks...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Chickenpox (Varicella)
Presents an illustrated article on chicken pox including information on causes, symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and associated problems.
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Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Chickenpox
Educational material that provides comprehensive information about chickenpox and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Chicken Pox [Pdf]
A fact card on chicken pox and how it is contracted.
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Kids Health: Chicken Pox Instruction Sheet
Safety guidelines for dealing with emergency and less serious cases of chicken pox.
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Kids Health: A Kid's Guide to Shots
Use this site to find out why you need to get shots in order to stay healthy. This article tells what is in shots and how they make you immune to many harmful diseases.