Let’s Talk Trash! JAN / FEB 2021 ©2020 - 2021 The Keenan Group, Inc
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A VIRUS is a teensy, tiny germ, way smaller than anything you can see .
Viruses can make us sick, but they can’t do anything on their own — they need to live inside another creature (their host) to survive. To do that, they have to get into our cells. Viruses cause colds, chicken pox, measles, flu , and many other diseases. To avoid getting a virus, wash your hands often, especially before you eat and after you use the bathroom as well as after you touch animals and pets, after you play outside, and after you visit a sick relative or friend. There is a right way to wash your hands. Use warm water and soap and rub your hands together for at least 15 seconds, which is about how long it takes to sing “Happy Birthday.”
Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cover your mouth when you cough to keep from spreading germs. So if you have to cough, it is best to do it in your elbow so you are not contaminating your hands. Using tissues for your sneezes and sniffles is another great weapon against germs. But don’t just throw tissues on the floor to pick up later. Toss them in the trash and, again, wash your hands! Now that you know the facts about
germs, you may still pick up a cough or a cold once in a while, but you’ll be ready to keep most of those invading germs from moving in . source: https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/germs.html Here’s a look at 20 places where you might be picking up germs:
1. Airplanes 2. Buffet counters and salad bars 3. Gym equipment 4. Handrails in public spaces 5. Money 6. Phones that are shared with other people 7. Public tables 8. Restaurant menus 9. School 10. Shared computer keyboards
11. Shared showers 12. The hand dryers in public restrooms 13. The local ATM machine 14. The peanuts at the local bar 15. Toothbrushes 16. Video game controllers 17. Wallets, ID cards and frequently used purses 18. Your computer’s keyboard and mouse
19. Your own cell phone 20. Your own kitchen sink
Of course, no one wants you to become a germophobe but becoming more conscious of washing your hands when coming into contact with these places and things is probably a smart move to make.
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