Transcript Through the skin (bites, cuts, needles)

• Through the skin (bites, cuts, needles)
• Through direct contact with mucous membranes
• Eating contaminated food and drinking
contaminated water
• Inhaling disease-causing particles
• Direct contact
• From infectious person to susceptible
person
• From healthy carriers to susceptible
people
• From environment to people
• From animals to people
• Infants and
Young Children
• Older Adults
• Pregnant
Women and
Fetuses
• Immunocompromised
• Eating a well-balanced diet
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Getting adequate rest
• Getting regular aerobic exercise
• Not smoking
• Not drinking alcohol excessively
• Effective against bacteria
• Not effective against viruses
• Overuse or improper use can lead to
resistant bacteria
• Use soap
• Warm, running water
• Rub hands together to kill more
germs.
• Wash for at least 20 seconds
• Before eating
• Before food preparation
• After handling raw meats, poultry or eggs
• After using the bathroom or changing
diapers
• After wiping noses
• After touching pets
• After coming in from outside
• After contact with people who are
sick
1) Test well water
2) Clean and
sanitize:
-bathrooms
-kitchen
surfaces
and
utensils
-eating tables
Sanitizing Solution
1 Tablespoon chlorine
bleach per gallon warm
water
• Eat balanced diet/maintain moderate
weight
• Get 6 to 8 hours sleep each night
• Exercise regularly
• Find ways to cope with stress
• Get immunized
• Don’t smoke
• Use alcohol only in moderation
• Avoid contact with people who are
infectious
• Wash hands often
Evaluation Questions
1. What are two ways that diseases are spread?
2. Name at least two times when it is best to wash your
hands.
3. What is the proper way to wash your hands?
A. Soak in warm water for 15 seconds
B. Rub hands together with soap in warm, running
water for 20 seconds
C. Wipe hands with a damp cloth