Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while playing in the park, Timmy came in contact with a tiny microbe. This microbe was so small that Timmy couldn't even see it, but it was there, and it was a virus.

Timmy didn't feel sick right away, but a few days later, he started to develop symptoms of a disease. He had a fever, a cough, and felt very tired. His parents took him to the doctor, who explained that Timmy's immune system was working hard to fight off the virus.

The doctor prescribed Timmy an antibiotic to help his body fight the disease. Timmy took the antibiotic as directed and soon began to feel better. His fever went down, his cough went away, and he had more energy.

The antibiotic helped Timmy's body to fight off the virus by attacking the microbe and killing it. The microbe was a very small organism, but it caused a big problem for Timmy's body. But Timmy's immune system, with the help of the antibiotic, was able to defeat the virus and Timmy was able to go back to playing outside and exploring the world.

Timmy learned that our immune system is a powerful tool that helps keep our body healthy and that when we get sick, it's important to take medicine as directed by the doctor to help our body fight off the disease.

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Reflections

1. What was Timmy's favorite activity?
2. What happened to Timmy after he came in contact with the microbe in the park?
3. What was the medicine prescribed by the doctor to Timmy?
4. What did Timmy learn about the body's immune system and taking medicine when sick?