The Flu...

Well, today we are going to talk about the flu (eww),and anyway this blog is gonna be really short, because the other blog that I was making got deleted so Mr. Sellers said I could do a short one (just gonna stick to the basics). So the flu is cause by the influenza virus, and it is also contagious. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times it can also lead to death depending on how severe it is (ahhhhhhh). So, that means if I ever get the flu I can die (but i am only in the 5th grade I haven't even lived life fully). But, anyway the best way you can prevent getting the flu is getting a flu vaccine.

Here are some symptoms of the flu:

• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• runny nose
• muscle or body aches
• headaches
• fatigue (very tired)
• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

Most people can spread the flu by holding hands, coughing on someone else, sneezing, or talking. I know you guys talk to other people and all, but don't do the following; sneeze on others, cough on others, or hold hands.

      

- Hey Celine,

Science Fun :)

Tear....

TEAR....... This is a goodbye blog, The was the best year EVER, and my last year. I hope I come back in the eighth grade....... or just stay ( I don't have a problem with that).

 

The Best School Ever!!!

Although we have had our arguments (that were pointless), and our fun times (that were awsome). This is still and awsome school. Oh ya, the last blog I was supposed to make was supposed to be about the flu, but Blogger was doing some work and they deleted my blog(ugg). Now, I can't teach you guys/girls anything. But, I really don't want to leave this school. Mr. Sellers at my new school could you still give me a topic and I could write about it?(please).

CHICKEN POX........

   So some of you guys might know I was sick on the last blog and then at the last minute my dad decides he wants to take me to the doctor, WHEN I GOT OVER THE COLD!!!! As you guys might know, my dad is KINDA slow.


   Anyways, today we are going to talk about Chicken Pox. It might not sound very delightful to learn about but, don't you want me to get a good grade. 


   The basic thing about Chicken Pox is that the itches A LOT. Chicken Pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus or (VZV). It is kinda weird but it's more common for children to get it than adults. The reason why is because, the child's body is not immune to the virus so it can't fight off the virus. If you get the disease when you are a child your body will become immune to the virus so when you become an adult your body will recognize the virus and kill it. 


Vaccines are really helpful. The vaccine that you get gives you little tiny viruses (that are not harmful) of many kinds so your immune system can become immune to them.


         




Some viruses can be Contagious which means the virus can spread to other people that you are around easily.

The chicken pox has an Incubation Period which is a period of time before the symptoms appear, which is 10 to 21 days.


In the incubation period the symptoms don't appear. Symptoms are when you see the marks or signs of the disease. 


Immunity is when your immune system is able to recognize the virus and kill it before it has the ability to do some damage to your body.


A Virus non-living thing that can make you very sick.


Blisters are vesicles on the skin containing watery matter or serum.


When you have the chicken pox you shouldn't use aspirin because it can cause delirium, severe vomiting, convulsions, or a coma. To relieve the itchiness you should take bath in uncooked oatmeal, baking soda, or cornstarch.

OATMEAL!!!

BAKING SODA!!!

 

                                          

CORNSTARCH!!!

   Now just make sure you don't get the chicken pox because it is not fun. But, the good thing about it is that your body is immune to it. I once had chicken pox when I was little IT WASN'T FUN!!!

VACCINES (hurt!!!! :) :P :( :D :E