How do Germs Spread? Assigned: April 30

Washing your hands, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, and storing and cooking food properly are all good ways to prevent the spread of germs

• True 
• False

What is one way that germs can spread to another person

• Washing your hands

• giving someone who is sick a high 5

• Staring at someone

• Blinking

What is a cold is caused by?

• a symptom

• a virus

• the weather

• bad luck

How can you keep a cold or flu from spreading?

• Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Never wash your hands
• Touch everything
• Wear dirty clothes

What is the best way to sneeze?

• In your hand

• Don't cover your mouth

• In your elbow

• on your iPad

You should only wash your hands if you're sick

• TRUE
• FALSE

What should you NOT do if you are sick with a cold or flu?

• Drink lots of fluids
• Rest
• Have hot soup
• Run outside in the winter without a coat

A cold or flu is contagious, which means it's able to spread from one person to another.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Why should you sneeze and cough into your arm?

• Germs won't spread
• It's the cool thing to do

According to the CDC, how long should you wash your hands?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 1 minute

• Until the suds come off