2. Red or pale face, blue lips Loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea Fever Runny nose, cough, sore throat Unusual or irritable behavior Lethargic, uninterested Rash Difficulty Breathing

3. Fever is a raise in body temperature 98.6 F—Normal 101 F—Considered a fever 105 F or higher—See a doctor Take temperature in armpit, rectally, or with ear or forehead swipe thermometer Fever is the body’s way of fighting infection Not necessary to reduce a mild fever Ways of treating high fevers Dress lightly or bathe in cool water Tylenol or Ibuprofen—NO ASPIRIN FOR INFANTS! Lots of clear fluids

5. Immune system reaction to rhinovirus infiltrating the lining of the nose and throat Symptoms: Tickle in the throat or sore throat Runny/stuffy nose Cough Headache Sometimes a mild fever and loss of appetite Treatments: Tylenol or Ibuprofen to ease discomfort Lots of clear fluids Time

6. Fluid builds up in inner ear (behind eardrum), causing infection Symptoms: Ear pain (child tugging on ear) Cold-like symptoms Loss of hearing Treatments: Antibiotics Ear tubes for ongoing infections A small hole is made in eardrum, a “tube” is placed in hole to drain fluid

7. Inflammation/infection of the white of the eye caused by allergies, viruses, or bacteria Highly contagious Symptoms: Swollen red eye Drainage or extra tearing Itching or burning Sensitivity to light Treatments: Medicated eye drops

8. Bacterial infection in the throat and on the tonsils Highly contagious Symptoms: Sudden, severe sore throat Fever over 101 F Swollen tonsils or lymph nodes White or yellow spots at back of a bright red throat Treatments: Antibiotics

10. Itchy rash covering the body Highly contagious Symptoms: Red, itchy skin rash which turns into blisters Sometimes headache, abdominal pain, or mild fever Treatments: Topical ointments Cool bath or oatmeal bath Tylenol or Ibuprofen for discomfort

11. Infection of the skin and lymph nodes Very dangerous for pregnant women—birth defects Symptoms: Mild fever Swollen, sore lymph nodes Rash which starts on face and spreads to rest of body Treatments: Lots of clear fluids Tylenol or Ibuprofen for discomfort

12. Infection of the respiratory system Life-threatening, infants under 6-months at high risk Symptoms: Cold-like symptoms Dry, irritating cough that develops into coughing spells “Whooping” sound Child may turn red or purple Treatments: Antibiotics Sometimes hospitalization, IV fluids, and suctioning of respiratory secretions

13. Swollen salivary glands Can lead to swelling/inflammation of the brain and other organs or meningitis Symptoms: High fever Headache Large, swollen cheek and jaw area Treatments: Tylenol or Ibuprofen for discomfort Time

14. Devastating virus that attacks the nervous system Can cause respiratory difficulty, paralysis of arms and legs, and death Has been virtually eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccine Treatments: Iron lung (some for a few weeks, some for life) Some patients paralyzed for life

16. Immunizations begin at birth and follow a schedule for the next few years Children must be up-to-date with immunizations to register for school Exemptions for medical or non-medical reasons Some immunizations require boosters later in childhood

17. Antigens attack red blood cells to make a person sick The body produces Antibodies specifically designed to fight each Antigen Vaccines introduce a dead or weakened Antigen into the body They body produces the correct Antibody for that illness The body has that Antibody “pattern” available should the real Antigens attack

18. For Against Many children are unvaccinated, because their parents are against it

19. www.kidshealth.org http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=10212