Common Illnesses
People commonly get this mild illness every year with symptoms ranging from a runny nose to a cough.
Cold
What water temperature should be avoided when washing hands?
Hot water
How many times a day at a minimum should you brush your teeth?
At least 2 times
True or False: You should stay home when you are sick.
True
True
This illness is highly contagious, caused by a bacteria, and causes a very painful throat and often a fever.
Strep throat
True or False - the first step to washing your hands is to put soap in your hands
False - get your hands wet
How long should you brush your teeth for?
2 minutes
True or False: If you don't have any symptoms of illness you are not contagious.
False - can you pass on germs before and after you have symptoms
What is the best way to cover your cough or sneeze?
This respiratory illness is caused by a virus, often comes on suddenly with a characteristic high fever and fatigue. There is a vaccine available to protect against it.
Influenza (flu)
For how long should you scrub your hands with soap?
20 seconds
What is a tip for getting a good night's sleep?
No caffeine after 4, regular bedtime routine, no electronics 1 hour before bed, exercise during the day
What body temperature is classified as a fever?
100.3 degrees
An effective way to prevent the spread of disease is to develop immunity by getting a shot - what is this called?
Vaccine or immunization
This illness is caused by a protozoa that is passed on when bitten by an infected mosquito.
Malaria
Name one of the songs you can sing twice to equal the proper amount of hand washing time.
Row Row Row Your Boat, Happy Birthday, ABC, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Exercise, eat right
How long after you last vomit should you stay home from school?
24 hours
Name something you can do to prevent the spread of illness.
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Name 1 of the 3 illnesses that can be caused by BOTH a virus or a bacteria.
Pneumonia, pink eye, ear infection, meningitis, stomach bug
Where should your hands be for the 20 seconds you are scrubbing them with soap?
OUT of the water
How many hours of sleep should teens and pre-teens get each night?
9-11 hours
How long after your fever goes away should you stay home from school?
24 hours without the use of any fever reducing medication
True or False: As long as you are taking medication such as Tylenol or ibuprofen you are no longer contagious to those around you.
False...just false