Why Do Humans Get Sick?

Humans get sick when something inside or outside of their body causes them to feel unwell. It's like getting a bad cold, a tiny germ sneaks into your nose and starts making you cough and sniffle. Sometimes it's even bigger problems, like when bacteria or viruses attack the whole body. Just like how a toy breaks when someone kicks it too hard, our bodies get sick when something causes them to feel weak.

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Examples

  1. A virus enters a person's body through their nose when they breathe in sick air.
  2. A bacteria gets into someone’s cut finger and makes it red and swollen.
  3. An infection causes the whole family to get sick at the same time.

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