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Viruses Make You Sick! Word Search

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This 15-word word search introduces elementary students to common viral symptoms and illnesses. Hidden words include fever, cough, diarrhea, fatigue, and pinkeye, reinforcing vocabulary from a health or biology unit. Use it as a science-class warm-up, a sub-plan activity, or edit it as a template for other illness-or-health-themed puzzles.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Health & Nutrition
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • FEVER
  • COUGH
  • FATIGUE
  • DIARRHEA
  • VOMIT
  • BLEEDING
  • CANCER
  • WARTS
  • CHILLS
  • PINKEYE
  • NAUSEA
  • CONGESTION
  • ACHES
  • ITCHING
  • JAUNDICE

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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