Fighting Germs (Health & Wellness - Grade 2)

Which is an example of a symptom?

• runny nose

• upset stomach

• rash

• fever

• all of the above

A vaccine is a medicine that can keep you from getting an illness.

• true

• false

You can only see germs with a microscope.

• true

• false

What should you NOT do when you are sick?

• rest

• go to school

• drink fluids

• go to the doctor

• take medicine from a trusted adult

Germs cause allergies.

• false

• true

How can you take care of yourself if you have asthma?

• take medicine if the doctor tells you to

• have regular check ups with a doctor

• stay away from smoke, pets, or cleaning products if they cause asthma attacks

• all of the above

• none of the above

Heart disease happens when ______ sticks to the walls of blood vessels, making it hard for the heart to pump blood to the body.

• sugar

• blood

• fat

• germs

Which of the following can prevent obesity and diabetes?

• exercise daily

• eat low fat foods

• avoid processed sugars

• all of the above

• none of the above

Cancer is caused by germs.

• true

• false

Which sentence is FALSE about cancer?

• you can catch it from someone's sneeze

• it can start in different parts of your body

• eating healthy and exercising can prevent some types

• it causes harmful cells to attack healthy cells