Oral
What should I use to brush my teeth?
A toothbrush!
What do I use when washing my hands?
Soap
In the shower, I use ___ to wash my body
Soap!
What should I put on my skin before going out in the sun?
Sunscreen!
Where do I cough or sneeze?
Cough or sneeze into your arm.
DO NOT cough or sneeze in your hands or on other people
How often should I brush my teeth?
At least twice a day!
Why should I wash my hands before eating?
To not eat all the germs you touched throughout the day! To stay healthy!
How often should I shower?
Everyday!
What should I wash my hair with?
Shampoo!
Some people also use conditioner to keep their hair soft and hydrated
I woke up this morning and threw up. I think I should go to school anyway. What do YOU think?
NO
Stay home until you feel better. Don’t spread your germs at school.
How long should I brush my teeth for?
2 minutes! According to dentists
How long should I wash my hands for?
20 seconds!
with warm water and soap.
TRUE or FALSE:
Putting on perfume is just as good as taking a shower.
False!
Putting on perfume does not clean the body of dirt, oils and germs. You still need a good shower to get clean!
My scalp is very itchy and my hair feels very greasy, what can I do about it?
Wash my hair!
I have been wearing this shirt for two days, it has no stains on it. Should I put it in the laundry?
YES
Even if your shirt has no stains on it, it still needs to be washed because your skin, hair, sweat, smells and dirt stick to your clothes
If I stop brushing my teeth, what will happen to them?
I will have bad breath, my teeth will hurt, I might get painful cavities and could possibly lose my teeth :(
Does hand sanitizer do the same job as washing my hands with soap?
No
Washing hands remove all germs, bacteria, dirt and chemicals on the skin
What are things you can do to keep your body smelling clean?
Shower, use deodorant, use soap.
My hands have been very itchy since yesterday. Should I:
Keep scratching till its not itchy anymore
Use moisturizing cream
B! Use moisturizing cream to hydrate my dry skin
How often should I change my underwear?
It is very important to change underwear EVERYDAY
How often should I visit my dentist?
once or twice a year at least!
Why should I keep my nails clean?
Dirt can get stuck under your nails and stay there!
I took a shower this morning, played basketball and went hiking.
Should I shower again before I go to dinner with my friends?
Yes!
Showering again after sweating & being physically active is a great idea.
TRUE or FALSE
Acne shows up on your face ONLY when you are not keeping your face clean.
FALSE!
ACNE CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE, REGARDLESS OF HOW CLEAN WE KEEP OUR SKIN. STILL, WASHING OUR FACES MORNING & NIGHT CAN HELP PREVENT AND MAKE OUR ACNE LESS SEVERE. IT HAPPENS TO ALMOST EVERYONE & IT IS NEVER SOMETHING TO BE ASHAMED ABOUT
Today I got a brand new toothbrush, in how many months should I change my toothbrush again?
I should change toothbrush every 3 or 4 months.