Germs

The best way to protect yourself from germs is:

• wear a surgical mask and gloves

• stay inside

• wash your hands

• sneeze into your desk

When should you wash your hands (select all that apply)?

• before eating

• after using the bathroom

• after taking a shower

• before putting on gloves

It's ok to eat food that has fallen on the floor for less than five seconds.

• True

• False

If you have to cough or sneeze, you should cover your mouth and nose with (select all that apply):

• your hands

• a tissue

• a book

• your elbow

There are four major types of germs.

• True

• False

What are some ways you can stay healthy (select all that apply)?

• getting enough sleep

• getting plenty of exercise

• eating healthy foods

• washing your hands

What is the name of the part of the body that fights off germs and other foreign invaders?

• the immune system

• the skeletal system

• the digestive system

• the nervous system

What 'germ' do antibiotics help your body get rid of?

• Viruses and Fungus

• Fungus

• Viruses

• Bacteria

How do germs get into your body?

• mouth, nose, or eyes

• through your skin

• when you stand next to a sick person

• if a sick person is in your school

A dose of weakened or killed germs of one kind that helps the body make antibodies to protect itself is called a

• Vaccine
• Antibiotic
• Antibody
• Pathogen