Once upon a time, there was a tiny town called Healthyville. The people of Healthyville were known for their strong immune systems and good health. But one day, an epidemic broke out, and many residents started feeling sick.

The symptoms were a runny nose, a cough, and a fever. The doctor in Healthyville, Dr. Wise, said that a new disease was spreading fast. The disease was caused by tiny germs that entered the body and made people sick.

Dr. Wise advised the people of Healthyville to take antibiotics to fight the germs. Antibiotics are medicines that help the immune system by killing the germs that cause disease. But some of the germs were resistant to the antibiotics. This means that they were not affected by the medicine, and they continued to make people sick.

The immune system of the body is made up of tiny cells that work together to fight off germs and keep the body healthy. But sometimes, when an organism is infected with a disease, the cells of the immune system need help from antibiotics.

Dr. Wise worked hard to find a way to cure the disease and stop the epidemic. He studied the cells of the immune system and the germs that were causing the sickness. He discovered that a combination of antibiotics could help the immune system resist the germs and cure the disease.

The people of Healthyville took the antibiotics as advised by Dr. Wise, and soon, they started feeling better. The epidemic was brought under control, and Healthyville was healthy once again.

From that day on, the people of Healthyville learned to always take care of their immune systems, so they could resist disease and stay healthy. And they lived happily ever after.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did the people of Healthyville get sick?
2. What is an immune system?
3. What are antibiotics and how do they help the body?
4. Why were some of the germs resistant to the antibiotics?
5. How did Dr. Wise stop the epidemic?
6. Why is it important to take care of our immune system?
7. Can you name one way to keep your immune system strong?