How do Germs Spread

Germs are the things that make a person sick. Germs are micro-organisms. This means they are very small and alive. The grow and spread. Germs can be in the air, in food, in the water, and in our bodies. When we breathe in infected air we can also catch the germs and the germs get into our body. When we eat, sometimes there are germs on the food we eat and the food is contaminated. Contaminated food means the germs are on the food. When the food is eaten the person could also get sick. If the air is infected or contaminated this means the germs are in the air we breath. When we breath in germs we can also get sick.

What are some things you do to protect yourself against germs? Do you wear a mask? Are you careful when handling chicken, beef, pork, or other meat products? Do you wash your hands regularly and use hand sanitizer?