- The plague is still in Madagascar.
- It is caused by a germ called Y. pestis.
- The disease can spread from fleas on rats.
- People get sick with fevers and chills.
- Experts study fleas to find solutions.
- Replacing dirt floors can help reduce fleas.
Difficult words
- plague — A serious disease that makes people very sick.
- germ — A tiny living thing that can cause disease.
- disease — An illness that affects people's health.
- spread — To move from one person or place to another.
- fever — A higher than usual body temperature.fevers
- chill — Feeling cold, often when sick.chills
- solution — An answer to a problem.solutions
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Discussion questions
- How do you feel about diseases?
- What do you think can be done to stop diseases?
- Why is it important to study germs?
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