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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Website
Other

The Chicken Pox Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about chicken pox, including vaccinations.
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Activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Immune Platoon

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site gives a comic book style description of the immune system and the "super powers" it uses to fight infections and other diseases. The site ends with the "case files" of several diseases in their disease database.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Chicken Pox

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Chickenpox

For Students 9th - 10th
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.