Viral Infections

6. Letting fresh air flow through open windows or doors to reduce germs in the air.
7. Keeping space between people to stop the spread of illness.
9. When many people in an area get sick at the same time.
10. Used with water to wash away dirt and germs.
11. Staying away from others when you’re sick to avoid spreading germs.
13. To stop something from happening, like getting sick.
15. small germs (pathogens) that can infect you and make you sick.
16. A sign that your body is fighting an infection; your temperature goes up.

1. Your body’s defense system that helps protect you from disease.
2. A gel or liquid that kills germs when you can’t wash your hands.
3. One of the best ways to prevent spreading infections.
4. Used to confirm if someone has been exposed to a virus.
5. Something you wear over your nose and mouth to stop germs from spreading.
8. What happens when your body tries to clear your throat or lungs.
10. When air suddenly comes out of your nose and mouth, spreading germs.
12. A sign that something is wrong with your body, like a headache or sore throat.
14. 95% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 early in the season had not received an updated ___________.