Have you heard of germs? Do you know what a germ is?
Germs can cause you to be sick.
They're tiny little microorganisms that exist all around us
and they are invisible, so small you can even see them.
But they're real, and here are a few common
nasty ones up. Scary-looking, I know.
These germs have favorite places to hide and live
too. We call these areas germ hot spots,
like kitchen countertops, doorknobs,
and even your gaming devices and cell phone.
And they love to live in your bathroom, If you don't kill these germs
they can spread and get on you and then inside you
and make you sick. But here is that good news.
You can chill these germs and help protect yourself by following these 3
simple, clean and healthy
germ knockout rules. Number one,
build your immune system. A healthy body
is a strong body. Always eat lots of veggies and fruit to build your immune
system
to protect yourself if and when a germ attacks your body.
Number twom wash your hands regularly
with soap and water. Anytime you encounter a hot spot where germs live,
scrub your hands all over, front and back,
between fingers, and around nails for as long as it takes to sing
happy birthday twice to really not those germs out.
And three, germs love to spread from one sick person to another,
so try to keep your germs to yourself. Cough or sneeze into the crook of your
elbow
to keep your hands clean and your germs contained. Then
wash your hands. Just remember, germs
are out there and they can make you sick. Do your best to help prevent the spread
of germs
and knock them out. A message from Cincinnati Children's.