Germs
Where are germs found?
Everywhere
What does hand washing do?
Gets rid of germs
What two things do you need to wash your hands?
Soap and warm water
What are two illnesses that can be spread by sneezing?
The flu and colds
True or false: it is okay to skip washing your hands if you only went pee
False
True or false: germs can stay on objects like desks, pencils, and doorknobs
True
What should you do with your hands after you wash them?
Dry them
What are two songs you can sing while washing your hands?
Happy Birthday or ABCs
What causes illnesses?
True or false: Hand sanitizer is a like a toy and fun to play with.
FALSE: You should never play or eat hand sanitizer. You should only use enough to clean your hands when soap and water are not near.
What is the best way to cough to prevent germs from spreading?
Into your elbow
What should you do if there is no soap available?
Use hand sanitizer
What is the best way to sneeze?
Into your elbow covering your nose and mouth
What is the best way to prevent illnesses from spreading?
Hand washing
How should you use hand sanitizer?
All over your hands, in between your fingers and under your nails
What are the areas of the body where germs can enter?
Eyes, nose and mouth
What are four examples of when you should wash your hands?
After going to the bathroom,
Before eating/cooking
After touching an animal/money or going outside
After coughing or sneezing
What are two places that are often forgotten about during hand washing?
In between your finger and under your nails
Whats the correct order for handwashing:
A) Dry your hands
B) Scrub those hands with soap and water
C) Turn on the water
D) Rinse your hands with water
E)Turn off the water
C) Turn on the water
B) Scrub those hands with soap and water
D) Rinse your hands with water
A) Dry your hands
E)Turn off the water
What helps you stay healthy? (Name three things)
washing your hands before you eat
washing your hands after you use the restroom
washing your hands before you touch your face/mouth
What are the four ways that germs can spread?
From going to the bathroom to your mouth, direct contact, blood contact, and airborne
True or false: You can wash your hands using water only?
FALSE: In order to wash your hands correctly you need soap and water or hand sanitizer.
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
Hand washing decreases the number of people with diarrhea by how much?
TRUE: 30%
True or False: regular hand-washing can help protect me and my friends from the flu
TRUE