Germs and the Immune System

The best way to protect yourself from germs, and to avoid spreading germs to other people, is to (choose one)

• Keep a bar of soap in my backpack

• wash my hands

• sneeze into my desk, my shirt, or to open air.

when is it important to wash your hands? Select all that apply

• before eating

• before putting on gloves

• after using the bathroom

• after blowing your nose or coughing

• after taking a shower

If you have to cough or sneeze, you should cover your mouth and nose with (choose one or more):

• a tissue

• a book

• your hands

• your elbow

True or false: It’s OK to eat food if it’s on the floor for less than 5 seconds.

• True

• False