The Disease
“Sorry for interrupting your favorites how, but there is breaking news! Many people are getting sick with a new disease!” At that moment the TV went blank. Cessna looked out the window, and saw people running for their life. He knew he had to try and save his family. His first thought was to get the car and drive to their cabin. He realized that he had to get everyone to a safe place. Then he remembered that his Uncle Eddie worked for the CDC (Center for Disease Control). THAT WAS IT! He could call Uncle Eddie to see what this disease was and what he could do to save his family. In the meantime, he carried his sisters, Mom, Dad, Granny and TT to their cabin on the mountain. He told them, “Do not open any doors or windows. Keep the doors locked and you should be safe until I get back!” Cessna’s Mom said, “I am worried about you being alone, please take Bear with you.” Bear was the family dog. Cessna set out on the trip to find Uncle Eddie and hopefully the cure for the disease. He knew he had to protect himself, so he put on a mask and gloves. Cessna took a chance and called Uncle Eddie’s phone. Uncle Eddie actually answered. Cessna found out that Uncle and Eddie and the other doctors were close to finding a vaccine for the disease. Cessna got directions to the lab in Atlanta and drove even faster. By the time Cessna got there, the vaccine was ready. He asked, “How will we get this to everyone?” Uncle Eddie said that it was shipped by planes, trucks and trains, but that Cessna should take it straight back to the family. Cessna drove as fast as he could back to the cabin. His sister was already showing symptoms of the disease. She had a fever and a rash inside her mouth. He panicked, “Oh no! Am I too late to save Marilyn?” He quickly called Uncle Eddie and told him what had happened. Uncle Eddie said, “No worries. She is in the beginning of the illness. Give her two Tylenol and the vaccine, and give everyone else the vaccine including yourself and Bear.” So Cessna gave them all the vaccine. They stayed at the cabin for a month until the disease was under control. Thanks to Cessna’s quick action, and Uncle Eddie and the other doctors at the CDC, many lives were saved. Sofia Bean Grade 5 St. Peter’s Episcopal School Hannah Maounis
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