1. Where they come from and how to prevent them from making you sick
Germs
Where they come from and how to prevent them from making you sick
CDC, TEDed,

2. What is a Germ
Germs are microscopic organisms that interact with the human body.
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Viruses
Theses germs have the ability to interact with the body and change how it functions (i.e. runny nose and sore throat).

3. How Germs Spread
Germs are spread through three main means of transmission
Sneezing, coughing, or rubbing the eyes
Wash your hands
Hands to food
Food to hands to food
Wash prep surfaces, wash your hands, and cook foods to proper temperatures
Insects and animals
Wear bug replants, check for ticks after being outside

4. How to Prevent Germs for Spreading
Build a healthy immune system
Eat fruits and vegetables
Exercise regularly
Get a good nights sleep

5. How to Prevent Germs for Spreading
Get immunized
Make sure you are up to date on all of your vaccines
Get your yearly flu shot
Use antibiotics effectively
Make sure you take to your health care provider before starting a round of antibiotics
Take the full round of antibiotics, don’t stop when you feel better, this is how superbugs are made

6. How to Prevent Germs for Spreading
Wash your hands regularly and effectively
Effective hand washing kills germs and keeps you from infecting yourself or others
Use warm soapy water and lather the front and back of your hands, under your finger nailbeds, and between your fingers for the amount of time that it takes you to sing “happy birthday” twice.

7. How to Prevent Germs for Spreading
Keep your germs to yourself
Cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm
If you are sick stay home
If you are sick or you see that some one else is sick limit your contact

8. How to Prevent Germs for Spreading
Keep a clean home and work area
Germs are found in high numbers in the following places
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Door knobs
Commonly touched surfaces (cell phones, computer keyboards, etc)
Be sure to keep these areas/items clean and dry