Hand Hygiene
What is the single most important way to prevent the spread of germs?
Good Hand Hygiene
Why do we need to shower?
To make sure our body is clean & that we smell good
What does Hygiene mean?
Keeping your body clean - washing hands, covering your mouth when you cough/sneeze, showering regularly, brushing/flossing your teeth
How many times a day should you brush your teeth? And for how long?
At least twice a day & 2 minutes each time
You just ate the most delicious dessert with dinner and you are now getting ready for bed. You notice you have some chunks of food in your teeth. What should you do?
Floss & brush your teeth
When soap and water are not available, what can you use to clean your hands?
Hand Sanitizer
What do you need to use in the shower?
Soap, shampoo, & conditioner
Name something we use to help eliminate body odor.
Deodorant
How often should you floss?
Once a day
You just came in from playing outside. Dinner is ready! What should you do?
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before sitting down for dinner
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds (sing Happy Birthday!)
How often should you take a shower/bath & wash your face?
At least every other day (more than that is great) -- bare min=twice a week
What are the most appropriate ways to cough & sneeze?
Into your elbow or into a tissue
What does brushing your teeth prevent?
Cavities, bad breath, and gum disease
All your clothes are dirty but you have school tomorrow morning. What should you do?
A load of laundry to have clean clothes for school
When should you wash your hands? Name 3
After using the bathroom, before/after cooking, after touching raw food, after touching animals, after coughing/sneezing/blowing your nose, before/after eating
How should you wash your face & body?
With soap & a washcloth - making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies
How often should you trim your nails?
Once every week or two
Benefits of flossing. Name 2
Removes food from your pearly white smile, removal of plaque from below the gumline, reduce the risk of cavities, reduces the likelihood of soreness/puffiness/redness of the gums, helps prevent gingivitis
You've just come in from playing outside. You look at your knee and see that you have a small cut that you are bleeding from. What should you do?
Rinse and clean the cut & cover it with a bandage so it doesn't get worse/infected
Which of these hand hygiene methods will kill bacteria?
a. Plain soap and water
b. Antimicrobial soap and water
c. Alcohol-based hand rubs
(*HINT : could be more than 1)
b. Antimicrobial soap and water
c. Alcohol-based hand rubs
What are some negative effects of not showering?
Body odor, greasy hair, skin conditions
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor that you should be sure are clean?
Armpits, feet, & hair
Name 3 good & 3 bad foods/drinks for your teeth.
Good : water, fresh fruits, fresh veggies, whole grains, lean protein, nuts, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, sugar-free foods, sugarless gum
Bad : sugary beverages (soda / sports drinks), sweets/candy, potato chips, ice, acidic food, sugary/sticky foods (includes dried fruits), sugary desserts, coffee or tea
You notice that your shirts are starting to get sweat stains in the underarm area. What should you do?
Be sure to wash your armpits well in the shower & wear deodorant