Germs
Where are germs found?
Everywhere
What does hand washing do?
Gets rid of germs
What two things do you need to wash your hands?
Soap and warm water
What are two illnesses that can be spread by sneezing?
The flu and colds
True or False: it is okay to skip washing your hands if you only went pee
False
True or False: germs can stay on objects like desks, pencils, and doorknobs
True
What should you do if there is no soap available?
Use hand sanitizer
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
Name 4 main types of germs that cause illnesses?
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
True or False: you should wash vegetables and fruits before eating them
True
What are the areas of the body where germs can enter?
Eyes, nose, mouth, broken skin
What are four examples of when you should wash your hands?
After going to the bathroom, before eating, before cooking, after touching an animal, after touching money, after coughing or sneezing
What is the best way to sneeze or cough?
Into your elbow covering your nose and mouth
What is the best way to prevent illnesses from spreading?
Hand washing
What helps you stay healthy? (Name three things)
Exercising, eating healthy, hand washing, getting enough sleep, getting vaccinated
What are the four ways that germs can spread?
From going to the bathroom to your mouth, direct contact, blood contact, and airborne
How many people in the United States do not wash their hands?
1 in 5
What are two places that are often forgotten about during hand washing?
In-between your fingers and under your nails
Hand washing decreases the number of people with diarrhea by how much?
30%
True or False: using a lot of antibacterial products is a good thing
False