Infection, Detection, Prevention
The Prevention Convention

Want to avoid infectious diseases? These kids have some smart advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tip#1 Say "NO" to dough! Picture of a girl eating x'd out cookie dough Cookie dough that's made with raw eggs could make you sicker than a dog. Don't worry about cookie dough ice cream--the eggs have been cooked.
Tip#2 Beware of wild animals! Picture of a boy hanging from a tree next to a bat Many creatures--such as bats, raccoons, and squirrels--can carry diseases. This is making me dizzy!
Tip#3 Wash 'em before you eat 'em! Picture of a girl picking apples An apple a day WON'T keep the doctor away if you don't wash it first. That goes for all fresh fruit and veggies.
Tip#4 Bugs can be bad news! Picture of a girl applying bug spray If you're in the woods with a lot of mosquitoes and ticks, wear long sleeve shirts and long pants, and put on bug spray.
Tip#5 Get your shots! Picture of a doctor giving a boy a shot Getting vaccinated against diseases could save your life. If you visit a foreign country, ask your doctor about special shots. Ouch!! Tip#6 Take your medicine! Picture of a boy eating a spoonful of medicine Finish all the medicine your doctor prescribes--to the very last pill or spoonful. And remember, don't share your medicine with family or friends.
Tip#7 Don't eat pink meat! Picture of a boy cooking meat on a grill Raw meat is loaded with harmful bacteria. Make sure those burgers are well-cooked.
Tip#8 Take it easy! Picture of a boy in bed with a thermometer in his mouth When you're sick, give your body time to heal. And try not to spread germs--cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Tip#9 Don't drink water in the wild! Picture of a boy with x'd out water in his hand Harmful microbes can be lurking in water that hasn't been treated for drinking.
Tip#10 Wash Up! Picture of a girl washing her hands Scrub your hands clean! You don't want to get caught dirty-handed.
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Wash Your Hands In a public bathroom somewhere in America...


Picture of a finger on a button To find out more about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit their Web site:www.cdc.gov