Did You Know?
Some germs help us stay healthy!
How Germs Spread
Germs can spread by touch or air.
Fighting Off Germs
Your body has ways to fight germs.
What infection Does
It can make you feel sick.
It can cause a fever.
You might cough or sneeze.
It can spread to others.
Some infections need a doctor.
Wash hands to help stay well.
More About infection
Infections have been around for a long time. People have learned how to fight them. Long ago, they did not know how to stop germs. Now we have shots to help us.
Infections can change how we live. We wash our hands more now. We stay home when we are sick. This helps keep others safe.
In the future, we may find new ways to fight germs. Scientists work hard to make us safe. It is good to learn about germs!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Infection"] --> B["Pathogen Invasion"]
B --> C["Multiplication of Pathogens"]
C --> D["Host Tissue Reaction"]
D --> E["Toxin Production"]
E --> F["Infectious Disease"]
F --> G["Transmissible Disease"]
G --> H["Communicable Disease"]
What Do These Words Mean?
infection:when germs enter the body and make you sick
pathogens:germs that can cause disease
host tissues:the body's cells that are affected by germs
infectious disease:an illness caused by germs that can spread to others
toxins:poisons made by germs that can harm the body
