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What makes us feel sick?
How do germs find us?
Everybody knows that germs can make people
sick. But what are germs? Where can you find
them?
Who can name a kind of germ? What can germs
do to your body? Why do you
think that germs are bad for you?
What can you do to keep yourself safe from
germs? Name some things that you
can do to protect yourself.
Different types of Germs
• Virus
– Viruses are a type of germ. They're very tiny, and
when they get inside your body, they can make
you sick. Viruses cause colds chicken pox,
measles, flu, and many other diseases.
Unfortunately, antibiotics don't work on viruses
like they do on bacteria. Wash your hands often to
help prevent the spread of viruses, especially
before you eat and after you use the bathroom.
Germs (continued)
• Bacteria (Food Poisoning, Strep Throat)
– If you're feeling crummy, it's probably because nasty
bacteria or some other germs have gotten into your
body and made you sick. Bacteria are so tiny that you
can't see them with just your eyes, but there are
thousands, millions, even billions of them all over you,
inside and out! This might sound kind of gross, but
lots of bacteria actually help our bodies. The good
bacteria are good for us, and the bad bacteria can
make us sick. They may be to blame for your next sore
throat or ear infection.
How to wash hands!
1. Use warm water (not cold or hot) when you wash your
hands.
2. Use whatever soap you like. Some soaps come in cool
shapes and colors or smell nice, but whatever kind gets you
scrubbing is the kind you should use. Antibacterial soaps
are OK to use, but regular soap works fine.
3. Work up some lather on both sides of your hands, your
wrists, and between your fingers. Don't forget to wash
around your nails. This is one place germs like to hide.
Wash for about 10 to 15 seconds — about how long it takes
to sing "Happy Birthday." (Sing it quickly two times or just
once if you go nice and slow.)
4. Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.
Did you wash your hands?
• So when are the best times to wash your hands?
– when your hands are dirty
– before eating or touching food (like if you're helping
cook or bake, for example)
– after using the bathroom
– after blowing your nose or coughing
– after touching pets or other animals
– after playing outside
– before and after visiting a sick relative or friend
How to prevent catching Germs
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Washing hands correctly
Cover you mouth when you cough or sneeze
Don’t touch or rub your eyes
Don’t share your drinks with friends
Take the appropriate amount of time to go to
the bathroom, always wash your hands!!!!
Covering your mouth when you cough
or sneeze!
References
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/