Childhood Common Illnesses

An infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It causes an itchy rash with small, fluid-filled blisters.

• Cold

• Chickenpox

• Shingles

• Malaria

This common illness is AKA Pertussis.

• Pinkeye

• Croup

• Rubella

• Whooping Cough

Rubella is also known as _______.

• German Measles

• Measles

• Croup

• Yellow Fever

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

• Fifth Disease

• Meningites

• Measles

• Shingles

Measles is AKA ______.

• Rubella

• Rubeola

• Shingles

• Mumps

Chickenpox is also known as ____

• Measles

• Mumps

• Varicella

• Flu

It is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw that it causes.

• Measles

• Whooping Cough

• Mumps

• Chickenpox

Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection marked by a severe hacking cough.

• True

• False

Bronchiolitis is common in infants and young children during the cold and flu season.

• True

• False

Conjunctivities is also called Red eye.

• True

• False