Things you Might Catch - The Great Body Shop

When someone is sick and can give their illness to other people, this is called...

• communicable.

• dangerous.

• noncommunicable.

Which is an example of a noncommunicable disease?

• Chickenpox

• Colds

• Cancer

What illness can be passed from person to person?

• Heart Disease

• The Flu

• Diabetes

What type of blood cells can help you fight germs?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Blue blood cells

What can you do to help keep your immune system strong?

• Nothing

• Eat healthy food, exercise, and get enough sleep

• Be around sick people so your antibodies get use to the germs

What body fluid can pass germs?

• Oil

• Water

• Blood

Why is it important to not share cups, forks, or spoons?

• Saliva can spread germs.

• Sharing drinking cups keeps you healthy.

• People will think you have bad manners.

What can vaccines do?

• Vaccines are a source of nutrients.

• Vaccines can protect you from getting sick.

• Vaccines help you recover from illness.

What should you do if your friend offers some of his medicine to you?

• Try a little.

• Try some only if you are sick.

• Say "No" and don't take it.

If you are sick, when should you take medicine?

• When your friend gives you some?

• Never take any medicine.

• When your parents or doctor gives it to you.