Hand Hygiene
What song can we use to time how long to wash our hands?
Happy Birthday! (or at least 20 seconds)
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least two times
How often should you shower or bathe?
At least every other day, but every day is even better!
True or false: Never touch your face unless your hands are clean.
True
Name 4 body areas that you need to keep clean.
Hair, Face, Mouth, Hands, whole body
Name two times that you should wash your hands.
Can be any of the following two: Before eating food, before and after caring for someone who is sick, before and after treating a cut or wound, after using the toilet, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, after touching an animal, animal food, or animal waste, after touching garbage.
About how long should you brush your teeth for?
A) 30 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 2 minutes
D) 3 minutes
C) Two Minutes
What should you shower with to remove dead skin cells and clean your body properly? (3 things)
Body wash/ soap, warm water, washcloth
When should you wash your face?
Before you go to bed or when you wake up
True or False: Using floss and mouthwash are examples of good oral hygiene.
Hand Sanitizer
Cavities
How long should you wash your hair with shampoo?
30-60 seconds
True or False: When washing your face, you should use the hottest water to get rid of germs.
False; use lukewarm water
What is the definition of good hygiene?
Actions you do to keep your body clean and healthy
Washing hands helps stop the spread of ___________.
Germs
What does brushing your teeth prevent? Name at least two things.
Can be any of the following two: Cavities, bad breath, and gum disease
Name something we use to help eliminate body odor after we get out of the shower.
Deodorant
What should you wear every day if you plan to go outside to help protect your skin?
sunscreen
Why is it important to wash your clothes after wearing them?
Clothes can hold on to old skin cells which will cause bacteria to grow--- bacteria could cause a person to have oily skin, increased acne, etc.
How can you keep your hands clean when you sneeze? And what should you do after you sneeze?
Sneeze into the inside of your elbow or into a tissue & then wash your hands or use hand sanitizer.
What is the sticky, germ-filled stuff that sticks to your teeth?
Plaque
What does shampooing your hair help with?
Shampooing hair helps remove build up of oily residues.
Why should you wash your face every day?
It helps get rid of the sweat and excess oils on your face, which can help prevent acne
What else can you do to practice good hygiene besides bathing, brushing your teeth, and washing your hands?
exercise, eat healthy, sleep, wash your clothes