Germs
What are germs?
Germs are tiny microorganisms that are invisible and can make you sick.
How long should you wash your hands to effectively remove germs?
Wash your hands for approximately 20 seconds.
How can you take care of your oral hygiene?
Brush your teeth, use dental floss.
Why do you need to bathe?
To maintain personal hygiene and protect the body from disease-causing microbes.
What is the Dracula cough?
Cough or sneeze at the crook of your elbow.
Why do we get sick from time to time?
We get sick because we pick up germs throughout the day.
How do germs spread?
Germs spread through the air and through touch.
What causes damage to teeth and increases the risk of developing diabetes?
Eating lots of sugar.
How can excessive scratching due to lack of bathing lead to?
Skin infections.
At what age is it recommended for babies to see the dentist for the first time? Why?
Before their 1st birthday to spot and prevent potential problems.
How can you protect yourself from germs? Provide at least 2 ways.
- Build your immune system
- Wash your hands with soap and water
- Keep your germs to yourself (cough or sneeze at the crook of your elbow)
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Why should you not rinse your mouth after brushing your teeth?
Rinsing removes fluoride that helps protect tooth enamel.
Explain what olfactory fatigue is.
Not noticing one's own body odor due to prolonged exposure to it.
What is hyperkeratosis?
A condition where the skin becomes very thick.
Where are the most common germ hot spots located? Provide at least 4 examples.
Kitchen countertops (1), doorknobs (2), gaming devices (3), cellphones (4), bathrooms (5)
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What habits increase the risk of mouth cancer by up to 30 times?
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of mouth cancer.
What causes body odor from sweat?
Sweat itself has no smell; it's the mix of sweat with skin germs that causes odor.
Where was soap first produced around 2800 BC?
In ancient Babylon.
What are symptoms of germs entering our body? Name at least 5 of them.
Fevers (1), sniffles (2), rashes (3), coughing (4), vomiting (5), diarrhea (6).
How can you protect yourself from germs? Provide at least 5 examples.
Wash your hands before eating (1), after using the bathroom (2), after coughing or sneezing (3), after touching pets (4), after playing outside (5), after being around a sick person (6).
What problems can occur if oral hygiene is ignored? Name at least 2 of them.
Dental decay (1), bleeding gums (2), loose teeth (3).
What health and appearance problems can germs and bacteria cause? Name at least 4 of them.
Acne (1), hepatitis A (2), colds (3), greasy hair (4), skin irritation (5).
The English word "shampoo" originated in India about 300 years ago and initially involved...
Head massage with fragrant oil.