Hand Hygiene
These invisible organisms are the main reason proper hand hygiene is critical in preventing disease transmission.
What are germs? (Also acceptable: bacteria, viruses, or pathogens.)
You should brush your teeth at least this many times per day.
What is two times a day?
It is generally recommended that you shower this often.
What is once a day?
Changing these daily helps prevent body odor and skin irritation.
What are clothes?
(Also acceptable: underwear or socks.)
Not washing your hands can help spread this common sickness that causes coughing and sneezing.
What is a cold?
People apply this to their body to smell nice, often on wrists, neck, or behind ears.
What is perfume, cologne?
This cleaning agent helps lift dirt, oils, and germs from your skin so they can be rinsed away with water.
What is soap?
You should brush your teeth for at least this long each time.
What is two minutes?
True or False, You should use soap when you are washing your body in the shower
True
Regularly cleaning and trimming these helps prevent dirt buildup and bacteria growth.
What are fingernails?
This illness often causes fever, body aches, and tiredness and can spread when people don’t cover coughs or wash hands.
What is the flu?
Chewing this plant was used in ancient times to freshen breath.
What is mint or parsley?
When soap and water are not available, this alcohol-based product containing at least 60% alcohol is recommended.
What is Hand Sanitizer?
This daily habit removes plaque and food particles from between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach.
What is flossing?
This cleansing product is commonly used in the shower to remove dirt, sweat, and bacteria from the skin.
What is soap, body wash?
This product is applied under the arms to control odor caused by bacteria breaking down sweat.
What is deodorant?
Sharing combs or hats can increase the risk of spreading this common scalp infestation.
What are head lice?
Some people use this to scrub away dead skin on their feet.
What is a pumice stone?
You should wash your hands for this many seconds.
What is at least 20 seconds?
Frequent consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of developing this dental condition.
Question: What are cavities?
(Also acceptable: tooth decay.)
Failing to wash and thoroughly dry this part of the body can increase the risk of fungal infections.
What are the feet?
Getting this done regularly helps prevent split ends and keeps hair healthy.
What is a trim, haircut?
Not keeping feet clean and dry can lead to this itchy fungal infection.
What is athlete’s foot?
Unlike deodorant, this type of product actually reduces sweat by blocking sweat glands.
What is an antiperspirant?
The CDC says you can sing this children’s birthday song twice to reach the recommended 20 seconds of handwashing.
What is “Happy Birthday”?
This sticky film of bacteria constantly forms on teeth and must be removed by brushing and flossing.
What is plaque?
Extremely hot shower water can strip the skin of these natural protective substances.
What are natural oils?
Washing bedding regularly helps reduce the buildup of sweat, oils, and these microscopic skin pests.
What are dust mites?
Failing to brush and floss regularly can lead to this gum disease that causes bleeding and inflammation.
What is gingivitis?
The average person sheds this many hair strands per day.
What is 50–100 hairs?