Introduction
- Germs can make you sick. People can pass colds and flu through germs.
- Germs are everywhere. They are so small that you cannot see them without a microscope.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze so you don’t pass germs on to others. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands the right way to get rid of germs and lower the chance of spreading germs. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Use alcohol-based hand rubs or wipes when soap and water are not available.
- Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth until your hands are clean because germs spread that way. Keeping your hands clean is one of the best ways to keep from getting sick and spreading illness.
- The flu spreads mostly from person to person through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the flu. You may also get sick by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching your mouth or nose.
Task
Why is it important to get the germs off your hands?
How long should you rub your hands together when washing your hands?
How are germs (like viruses) passed?
How can we keep from spreading our germs to other people and making them sick?
