Gnarly Facts
Does handwashing prevent respiratory illness?
YES! It can reduce the risk of spreading a cough by 21%, you can reduce it more through proper coughing too.
Hand sanitizer is most effective when...
You rub your hands together vigorously
There is not visible dirt or grease
Soap and water are not available
You let it air dry
The song recommended to sing 2x while washing your hands
Happy Birthday!
2 reasons to NOT pick your nose that this doctor shared
https://www.tiktok.com/@mikemuellnermd/video/6897431228866235653
-Spreads infection
-Damages the inside of your nose causing nose bleeds
-Not a good look, WHY?
Sweat itself doesn't smell, so why do we smell after we sweat?
Bacteria feasting on your sweat creates that sour, musty odor.
What steps should you take if you've used a fidget while sick?
Wash it, sanitize it, dry it, wash your hands before and after
Some signs you need to wash your hair
Odor
Greasy texture
Itching
What are the impacts of not brushing your teeth twice a day?
Build up of plaque and bacteria which can cause dental decay and gum disease. BAD breath!
The largest organ of the human body that helps keep germs and bacteria.
What is SKIN
When your skin is picked, broken, bleeding or cracked it can allow germs to pass in and out of your body.
Covering your cough/sneeze, keeping your fingers out of your nose and mouth, be washing your hands, sanitizing your space
True or false: Floss is best used every now and then, and just if you feel something stuck in your teeth.
FALSE! It's recommended to be used atleast daily, before brushing your teeth to further remove plaque and bacteria that your toothbrush cannot reach.
What are the socially acceptable ways to cough
https://www.tiktok.com/@katarina.etiquette/video/7416053575895354657
Does biting your nail transfer bacteria like E. Coli and Salmonella?
YES! That also can come from raw foods, toilets, and dirty animals!
What are the risks of biting your nails and picking at your fingers?
Why might it be important to wash your clothes?
Clothes pick up germs, dirt, odors
2 steps she takes to wash her face
-Wet face with lukewarm water
-Mix your facial cleanser with water
-Massage with your finger tips for atleast 20 seconds
-Be gentle
-T zone & jaw line
-Rinse your face
-Use a clean towel to dry off
This type of microorganism, often hiding under your fingernails, can cause illness if you don’t wash your hands properly—especially before eating
What is bacteria?
You can spread germs and bad bacteria, make people feel grossed out or not want to be near you,
How much germs will pass through a tissue when you blow your nose?
LESS than blowing your nose into your hands, but still thousands of viral particles!
Watch this video and then demonstrate how to properly wash your hands
Did you:
Use soap & water, wash for atleast 20 seconds, and get the forgotten spots (nails, cuticles, thumbs)?