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Have you ever experienced a cold, flu, or chicken pox? These conditions are caused by viruses, but not all viruses are harmful. The common cold and flu (influenza) are viral infections that can affect anyone, while chicken pox is another example of a viral illness. Learn the truth about these viruses, their impacts on health, and the fact that not all viruses pose a threat. For more information, watch the educational video on viruses.
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Answer these/Predict: • Have you ever had a cold? • Have you ever had the flu? • Have you ever had a virus? • Is the common cold a virus? • Is the flu a virus? • Have you had the chicken pox? • Is the chicken pox a virus? • Are all viruses harmful?
What’s true? • The common cold is a virus. • The flu is a virus. (The flu is also called influenza.) • If you have had the chicken pox, then you have had that virus. • NOT ALL VIRUSES ARE HARMFUL!
Virus Video: • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpj0emEGShQ