Disease Prevention
What should you do before eating and after using the bathroom?
Wash your hands with soap and water.
What is one disease someone can get from a tick bite?
Lyme disease! To prevent tick bites, use tick repellant, stay out of undergrowth and brush, wear long pants and sleeves when hiking, keep yards clean and free of tall grass, and always check your skin after outdoor activities.
When making food, the very, very first step is to...
wash your hands!!
How are respiratory infections spread?
From person to person, by coughing, sneezing, or talking
What is the word for receiving a shot or oral dose to boost immunity and prevent illnesses like the flu?
Vaccination
What is something every dog or cat owner can do to protect themselves and their pets from rabies?
Vaccinate their pet!
If someone gets a foodborne illness, it's important to...
replenish lost fluids (hydrate!), wash hands to prevent spread to others, and seek medical attention if symptoms get worse or don't improve by themselves.
What respiratory illness has a vaccine available each year?
The flu!
What is the recommended minimum amount of time to wash your hands with soap and water to kill germs?
20 seconds.
What is rabies, how does one get it, and can it be prevented?
People and animals can only get rabies if they are bitten or scratched by an animal with rabies. Rabies can be prevented. If bitten or scratched, or suspected bite/scratch, you should wash bite wounds and scratches thoroughly and seek medical attention immediately. The best way to prevent rabies is to make sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies and that you stay away from strays and wild animals
When cooking meat, always make sure the meat....
reaches a safe temperature! For most types of meat, including sausage forms, minimum temperature is 165. For Steaks, roasts, chops (pork or beef) and raw ham, minimum temperature is 145.
What is the best way to prevent spreading germs to others when you are sick?
Wash your hands frequently, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoid close contact with others.
Some diseases are carried by wild animals. To prevent getting these diseases, one should...
never approach wild animals!
What are 4 things you can do to prevent getting diseases carried by mosquitoes?
The 4 D's!
Drain standing water
Dress in long sleeves and pants
Use DEET
Stay inside during Dawn and Dusk
Name one foodborne illness and how you can prevent it
Salmonella, giardia, listeria, etc
Clean: Wash hands, surfaces, and fruits and vegetables thoroughly to eliminate germs. Use warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Separate: Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from other foods to prevent cross-contamination. Use separate cutting boards for raw and ready-to-eat foods.
Cook: Ensure food is cooked to the right temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Use a food thermometer to check internal temperatures.
Name 7 respiratory illnesses
Measles, mumps, rubella, covid, flu, RSV, tuberculosis, whooping cough (pertussis), scarlet fever