How to prevent the spread of disease and infection
Scrub with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing or sneezing.
Wash hands
This virus impacted people world-wide in 2020?
COVID-19
True or False? Antibiotics cure colds or the flu?
False. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, while colds and the flu are caused by viruses
Touching, hugging, or kissing an infected person passes germs.
Direct contact
Lyme disease comes from what insect?
Tick
When should you use a tissue or your inner elbow rather than your bare hands?
coughs and sneezes
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a super infectious viral disease which causes a rash all over the body especially the hands, feet, and mouth and mostly affects which age group(s)?
babies and young children
This popular product is used for a runny nose?
Tissue
Tiny drops travel through the air when a sick person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Through the air
You can contract what from infected mosquitos?
West Nile Virus
What should you do when you have contagious viruses or bacteria to avoid spreading to coworkers, classmates, or friends.
Stay home when sick
True or False Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children?
True It is a chronic lung disease
At what body temperature often signals that you have an infection and may be contagious?
A body temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is officially considered a fever
Using the same cups, utensils, or phones leaves germs behind for the next person.
Shared items
This historical plague was passed on by infected fleas that were carries by rats?
Bubonic Plague
Many children begin getting these at a young age to prevent to build immunity and prevent certain diseases?
Vaccinations
Cirrhosis is a disease defined by scarring and permanent damage to which part of the body that can be caused by heavy alcohol consumption?
the liver
In this profession you would treat people medically under the age of 18 for sickness, disease, and general health?
Pediatrician
Touching dirty objects like doorknobs or counters can pick up germs
Surfaces
This fatal virus is spread by in bites and saliva of infected animals such as bats, racoons, and dogs.
Rabies
This popular product is used to wipe down high-touch objects like doorknobs, light switches, phones, and countertops with household disinfectants
Disinfecting wipes
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes which well-known infectious disease?
Chickenpox
This popular food is often requested or given to sick individuals?
Chicken Noodle Soup
Intimate contact can transmit specific pathogens between people.
Sexual Contact
A bacterial illness often caught from handling reptiles, amphibians, backyard poultry, or contaminated food.
Salmonella