Illnesses and Injuries

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What is an illness?

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An illness is when a person feels unwell or has a disease.

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What is an injury?

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An injury is harm done to a person's body, like a cut or a bruise.

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What does it mean to have a cold?

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Having a cold means you have a virus that makes you sneeze, cough, and feel tired.

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What is a fever?

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A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal, often because of an illness.

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What does it mean to be itchy?

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Being itchy means your skin feels uncomfortable and you want to scratch it.

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What is an earache?

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An earache is pain in the ear, often caused by an infection.

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What does it mean to be swollen?

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Being swollen means a part of your body is bigger than usual, often because of injury or infection.

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What should you do if you fall?

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If you fall, you should check for injuries and tell an adult.

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What is a headache?

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A headache is pain in your head that can make it hard to think or play.

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What does it mean to feel tired?

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Feeling tired means you want to rest or sleep because you have less energy.