What are common illnesses caused by?
Microbes (Viruses and bacteria)
How do microbes enter our body?
Through the nose, mouth, and wounds
What illness has a low fever?
Common cold
What illness has mild body aches?
Common cold
What illness has symptoms start slowly?
Common cold
What illness has a high fever?
The flu or influenza
What illness has strong body aches?
The flu or influenza
What illness has symptoms start quickly?
The flu or influenza
What illness has a rash in the form of red spots?
Chicken pox
True or False: Chicken pox is not contagious.
False
Name two symptoms that the flu and common cold both have.
Sore throat, blocked nose, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, affects respiratory systen
Name two symptoms that the flu and common cold both have.
Sore throat, blocked nose, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, affects respiratory systen
What do you do if someone has burnt their hand?
Put it under cold running water
True or False: If someone has broken a bone, you should keep them still and support the injury
True
True or False: If someone has a big cut, you should cover it with a cloth and apply pressure.
True
Who do you call if an injury is serious?
Emergency Services
