- Rwanda has a disease called Rift Valley Fever (RVF).
- It affects animals and can make people sick.
- The disease came back, which worried many people.
- Authorities are checking animals closely.
- They are also giving vaccines to protect livestock.
- There are no quick tests for the disease right now.
Difficult words
- disease — An illness that affects living things.
- affect — To have an effect on something.affects
- sick — Not well; feeling bad.
- worried — Feeling anxious or concerned.
- authorities — People who have power to make decisions.
- vaccines — Medicine that helps protect from diseases.
- livestock — Farm animals raised for food.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about vaccines for animals?
- How can diseases like RVF affect people?
- Why is it important to check animals for diseases?
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