Hello everyone, my name is Gerry and I am a germ. There are good and bad germs in our bodies, I am a good germ; this means I help your body stay healthy. I am here to teach you how to stay healthy and prevent sickness. 

This is Barry the bad germ. He is bad because he attacks the good germs that protect your body; this is what can cause you to get sick and feel lousy. Stick with me and I will teach you how to defeat Barry. 

To defeat Barry you must follow these rules:     

1. Wash your hands

2. Stay hydrated 

3. Use tissues 

4. Have a healthy diet 

5. Visit your doctor

Washing your hands is the number one rule for defeating Barry because he fears soap and water. You must wash your hands using soap and warm water for 15 seconds (Brogan, 2018). Washing your hands will defeat Barry, and keep your friends and you protected from illness. 

This is my friend Wally the water bottle; he helps you stay hydrated. Staying hydrated helps your body stay healthy because it supports your immune system, which fights the bad germs like Barry from making you sick (Quinn, 2020).

This is my friend Tyler the tissue; he protects others from the bad germs that leave your body when you sneeze, cough, or have a runny nose. It is important to use tissues when sneezing or wiping your nose because he stops the bad germs from infecting your friends.