Hepatitis B
Which body part does Hepatitis affect?
The liver!
It is an organ that is found on the right side of your belly just under your ribs. It is responsible for cleaning your blood, breaking down fat from the foods you eat, storing energy, and fighting infections.
Name one way Human Papillomavirus can be prevented.
- Getting immunized before being exposed to HPV
- Avoiding skin-to-skin contact
Name ways to keep calm while getting a shot.
Deep breathing: pretend blowing candles
Hold someone's hand
How can Hepatitis B spread?
- By sharing personal items like razors and toothbrushes
- Contact with bodily fluids such as saliva and blood
- By reusing and sharing equipment like needles
What is Human Papillomavirus?
It is a virus that can cause different types of cancers such as cancer of the mouth, throat, and genital areas.
What is immunization?
Immunization is when we get a vaccine to protect us from diseases.
Name one way Hepatitis B can be prevented?
- Getting immunized!
- Practice good hygiene like handwashing
- Avoid sharing personal items like razors and toothbrushes
Why do we need to get a flu shot every year?
Flu shot helps your body learn how to fight the newest version of the flu so you don't get really sick.
Even if you still catch the flu, the shot can help make it much milder and help protect the people around you.
What is a vaccine?
Vaccines are special shots that give your body a pretend germ that can't make you sick, but it helps your body practice fighting, so when the real germ comes, your body already knows how to win.