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What to do when you ah-choo! Learning about germs.
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Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin)
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September 9, 2005
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Germs are everywhere! You can catch a germ by ...
breathing in someone else's germs.
touching places where germs can land and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
sharing things that go in your mouth.
Good habits help keep you healthy all year long!
Know what to do when you AH-CHOO:
1 Sneeze into a tissue to help catch the germs.
2 Throw your tissue into the garbage can.
3 Wash your hands with soap and water after you sneeze, before eating, and after touching places where germs like to hang out.
Did you know ... germs can live up to 2 hours on surfaces like desks and doorknobs?
Can you believe it? One sneeze can have more than ...