Once upon a time, a small town was faced with a devastating epidemic of the Polio Strain. The townspeople were scared and they went into quarantine. One day, a scientist came to town with a vaccine that would make them immune to the strain. The kids were excited to get their shots, but one little boy was afraid. He asked the scientist, "What if the shot turns me into a superhero?" The scientist smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's see." So the little boy got his shot and... nothing happened. He was just as ordinary as before. But then, he realized that being healthy and immune to diseases is its own kind of superpower!

Reflections

1. What made the boy afraid of getting the vaccine?
2. How did the scientist react to the boy's fear?
3. What did the boy learn about being healthy and immune to diseases?
4. How is being healthy like being a superhero?