What are Germs?
The term "germs" refers to tiny viruses and bacteria, which can cause diseases and sickness.
Types of Germs:
Varicella zoster(cella): is a type of virus that causes chickenpox in kids and shingles in adults.
Rhinovirus (rhin): is an infection you get with the nose, and is know as the common cold.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph): is a bacteria that affects skin tissue.
Conjunctivitis: is an infection that cause pinkeye.
Why young children are at an increased risk
Young children have a higher risk getting infectious diseases because:
rubbing eyes
putting things in their mouths
How can children stop the spread of germs
Washing hands is most the effective way to stop spreading germs, since 80% of germs are spread by touch.
The term "germs" refers to tiny viruses and bacteria, which can cause diseases and sickness.
Types of Germs:
Varicella zoster(cella): is a type of virus that causes chickenpox in kids and shingles in adults.
Rhinovirus (rhin): is an infection you get with the nose, and is know as the common cold.
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph): is a bacteria that affects skin tissue.
Conjunctivitis: is an infection that cause pinkeye.
Why young children are at an increased risk
Young children have a higher risk getting infectious diseases because:
- Are often grouped together
- Immune systems are not fully developed to protect against germs
- Personal habits that spread germs:
rubbing eyes
putting things in their mouths
How can children stop the spread of germs
Washing hands is most the effective way to stop spreading germs, since 80% of germs are spread by touch.