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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an illustrated article on chicken pox including information on causes, symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and associated problems.
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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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Curated OER

Kids Health: Encephalitis

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

National Shingles Foundation: Shingles & Phn: Your Questions Answered

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Virus: Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever had a cold? flu? chicken pox? These diseases are all caused by a nonliving particle called a virus. This tutorial reviews the structure of a virus.
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Other

Rx Med: Herpes Zoster

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, learn what shingles is and how it is caused. Included is information on how to treat the symptoms associated with this disease.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Shingles

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a thorough overview of shingles. Learn to detect the signs associated with shingles and and read about how this disease is diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
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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.