Cleanliness and Hygiene
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What is personal hygiene?
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Personal hygiene means keeping our body and clothes clean. This includes bathing, brushing teeth, washing hands, and wearing clean clothes to stay healthy and prevent diseases.
Why should we wash our hands before eating?
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We should wash our hands before eating because germs from dirt, animals, or surfaces can stick to our hands. If we eat with dirty hands, these germs can enter our body and cause illness like stomach a…
How do germs spread through food and water?
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Germs spread when flies or cockroaches sit on open food or water after crawling on garbage. These insects carry germs on their bodies and contaminate the food. Drinking or eating contaminated items ca…
What are the correct steps to wash your hands?
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1. Wet hands with water. 2. Apply soap and rub palms together. 3. Scrub between fingers and under nails. 4. Rub the back of each hand and wrists. 5. Rinse well. 6. Dry with a clean towel. This removes…
Why is it important to brush your teeth twice a day?
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Brushing removes food particles stuck between teeth. If not cleaned, germs grow and cause cavities (holes in teeth) and bad breath. Brushing twice—morning and night—keeps teeth strong and healthy.
What happens if you don't clean your hair regularly?
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Dirty hair can lead to dandruff, bad smell, and infections. It can also attract head lice—tiny insects that live on the scalp and spread quickly among children.
How can head lice spread from one person to another?
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Head lice spread through direct contact with an infected person or by sharing combs, hats, or towels. They crawl from one head to another and cannot jump or fly.
Why should we not share personal items like combs or towels?
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Sharing personal items can spread germs, fungi, and parasites like head lice or skin infections. Keeping personal items separate helps maintain good hygiene.
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