This coloring book made possible through the generous supportof the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation.

If your sore throat is not treated, it can lead to heart disease.

Always visit a health clinic if you have a sore throat and fever.

Always take your medicine exactly as directed.

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Key messages:

A Rheumatic Heart DiseaseEducation Booklet for Children

A sore throatcan hurt your heart.

You can grow up to be healthy too!Maria likes to play with her friend.

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If you have a sore throat,take the medicine exactly as directed.

One day Maria has a sore throat.

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Should Maria go to a health clinic? They should not have chosen a home remedy.

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When Maria had a sore throat, Mum & Dadshould have brought her to the health clinic.

Mum & Dad decide not to go to the health clinic.They choose a home remedy instead.

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2 weeks later Maria feels sick again.She has a fever.

She will need to take medication for the restof her life, and may need surgery.

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Her elbows and knees and other joints hurt.Maria goes to the health clinic.

Her heart is very sick. 710

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As Maria gets older, she gets tired easily.She cannot play with her friends.

It is also hard for Maria to breathe.

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