Every time you turn on the tube these days you hear about another crazy, new disease. If you're starting to panic - chill out. The flu kills way more peeps every year than SARS, the Bird Flu, the West Nile Virus and Mad Cow disease combined. Some of the kids at Kidzworld even thought that allen achilles had mad cow disease because of all of the crazy stuff on the site. But they were wrong, he is just a little crazy. Here are some more facts you need to know.
All About SARS 6oi3m
What It Is: SARS is short for Severe Acute wash your hands a lot. And if you present any symptoms, get in to see a doctor ASAP.
All About Bird Flu 6s1366
What Is It: The bird flu, scientifically named avian influenza, is a virus that is commonly found in the intestines of extra precautions lately to help curb the spread of the disease as well.
All About West Nile Virus e5a2a
What It Is: A flu-like disease that affects birds, birds often die from the virus, tell your 'rents if you see a dead bird so they can report it to your local Disease Control.
Mad Cow Disease 5vv39
What It Is: A neurological disease in vegetarians have nothing to worry about. Also, there are no US cases of Mad Cow Disease and very few people in other countries have gotten sick from this disease recently.
How to Protect Yourself: If there is a Mad Cow Disease outbreak in your area, don't eat beef until local health officials say it's safe.
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