Germ Flashcard

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What is the T-Zone?

Back

The T-Zone is the area of your face where germs can enter your body, including your nose, mouth, and eyes.

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How many times do we touch our face in an hour on average?

Back

On average, we touch our face 15 times in an hour.

Front

What is the first step in proper hand washing?

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Wet your hands with clean running water (warm or cold) and apply soap.

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How many germy surfaces do we expose ourselves to between hand washings on average?

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On average, we expose ourselves to 1500 germy surfaces between hand washings.

Front

True or False: Proper hand washing can help stop the spread of germs and diseases.

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True.

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What are germs?

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Germs are tiny living things that can make you sick.

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Why is it important to wash your hands?

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Washing your hands helps remove germs and prevents illness.

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What should you use to wash your hands?

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You should use soap and clean running water.

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How long should you wash your hands?

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You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

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What parts of your hands should you scrub?

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You should scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.