1. By: Noah Won and Israel Guzman

2. Spreading of the Disease Contaminated air spreads Chicken Pox Direct skin contact can also spread Chicken Pox Chicken Pox is classifies as a contagious disease Contaminated water can spread Chicken Pox

3. Symptoms of Chicken Pox Small blisters upon the skin Rashes on the skin Desire to itch Fatigue High fevers

4. Treatment of Chicken Pox The first vaccine for Chicken Pox was created in 1974 America began using it in 1995 Created by Michiaki Takahashi, a Japanese doctor Normal cases can be treated with Tylenol Extreme cases need to be hospitalized

5. Current Research Scientists are improving the Chicken Pox vaccine 20% chance of catching Chicken Pox with a vaccine 100 people die annually from Chicken Pox Many are unaware of the Chicken Pox vaccine

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7. The Chicken Pox Virus Chicken Pox is a viral disease Varicella Zoster is the virus that causes Chicken Pox Believed to have been discovered in the 1500’s Affects mostly small children (15 and younger) Shingles may occur later in life

8. Works Cited Chickenpox - Diseases and Conditions | Aetna InteliHealth." Chickenpox - Diseases and Conditions | Aetna InteliHealth. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. "Chickenpox (Varicella): Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. Hyde, Margaret O., and Elizabeth Held. Forsyth. Vaccinations: From Smallpox to Cancer. New York: F. Watts, 2000. Print. Peterson, Judy Monroe. Influenza and Other Viruses. Mankato, MN: LifeMatters, 2002. Print.