GERMS

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GERMS

• they are not our friends

By FRED A. TEGA, MD
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• Some kids think that germs are
• bugs
• cooties
• other gross stuff.
• Actually, germs are tiny organisms, or living
  things, that can cause diseases.
• Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep
  into our bodies without being noticed.

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• They are so tiny
• you need to use a microscope to see them.
• When they get in our bodies, they can make us
  sick!

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Types of Germs

• There are four major types of germs
• a. bacteria
• b. viruses
• c. Fungi
• d. protozoa.
• They can invade plants, animals, and people, and
  sometimes they make us sick.

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Where Are Germs Found?

• Germs are found all over the world, in all kinds
  of places.

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Germs worst hiding places

• Work desk
• Kitchen sink
• Dishcloth, sponge
• Garbage can
• Refrigerator
• Bathroom
• Bathroom doorknob
• Keyboards
• Escalator handrails

• Shopping cart handles
• Picnic tables
• Light switches
• Remote controls
• Toys
• Bathroom cups
• Pens, pencils and crayons
• Pet cages

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How do we spread Germs?

• Most germs are spread through the air
• sneezes, coughs, breaths,
• and also by touch.

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How do we spread Germs?

• Germs can also spread in
• sweat,
• saliva,
• blood.

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How do we spread Germs?

• 1.
• 2. Touching something that is contaminated, like
  shaking hands with someone who has a cold and
  then touching your own nose.

Person to person
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What do Germs do?

• Once germs enter our bodies
• They snuggle in for a long stay.
• They gobble up nutrients and energy, and can
  produce toxins, which are like poisons.
• Those toxins can cause symptoms of common
  infections, like fevers, sniffles, rashes,
  coughing, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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They make us sick
Germs
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Germs can cause fever
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Germs can also cause cough
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Germs can cause rashes too
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We have to ACT
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How Can You Protect Yourself From Germs?

• Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and
  cover your mouth when you cough to keep from
  spreading germs.

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Always Use Tissue

• Use tissues for your sneezes and sniffles.

But don't just throw tissues on the floor.
Toss them in the trash and, again, wash your
hands!
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Wash Your Hands

• Germs
• do not
• like
• soap
• and
• water

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Wash Your Hands

• Remember the two words germs fear
• soap and water.
• Washing your hands
• well and often is the best way to beat these tiny
  warriors.

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• Before eating or touching food (like if you're
  helping cook or bake, for example)

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• After using the
• bathroom

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• After coughing, sneezing or
• blowing your nose

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• After touching pets
• or other animals

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• After playing outside

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So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• After visiting a sick relative or friend

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Remember

• Germs are everywhere
• Sneezing cover your nose
• Coughing cover your mouth
• Best defense wash hands with
• soap and water
• hand sanitizer

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