How are illnesses spread?
How are illnesses transmitted?
Through direct and indirect contact with the nose and throat of an infected person
Where does bacteria stay on an infected person?
Hands after wiping their eyes or nose, coughing, or sneezing.
How long should you wash your hands?
For the duration of the ABC song
How close does someone need to be for another person to get infected?
Less than a meter away = 3 feet away
What should be used in place of washing hands when unavailable and why?
Alcohol based hand rubs because they kill many bacteria and viruses
What surfaces can bacteria remain on for multiple hours?
doorknobs, faucets, telephones, and toys
When should children's hands be washed?
Before eating; after using the bathroom, after, sneezing, coughing or using a tissue; after playing with shared toys.
What should not be shared in order to prevent spreading illnesses?
toothbrushes, face cloths, towels, cups, sippy cups, or bottles.
When should hands be washed?
Before preparing food; before feeding a child, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose or wiping a child's nose