Germs are carried by everyone and are transferred from person to person by sharing a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite.

Not all germs are bad or harmful either. The human body needs certain types of germs to keep the body's immune system in balance. For example, “the food we eat is broken down by the bacteria in our bowels, and those bacteria form vitamin k, which is essential for healthy bodily function” (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011a). 

                               Wash Your Hands Frequently: 

One way you can prevent illness and infections is by washing your hands frequently. Washing your hands with soap and water often can prevent the spread of illness and infections if done correctly. Germs live on everything a person can touch, so washing your hands for about 20 seconds or by singing the “Happy Birthday” song while washing your hands is a great way to prevent microbes from entering the body.  

    Cover Your Mouth When You Cough or Sneeze: 

Coughing and sneezing without covering your mouth can spread germs through the air to infect others. You can protect your mouth with your arm, sleeve, elbow, or tissue rather than using your hand to prevent the spread of illness and infections. So, this is another excellent way to avoid illness and infections.