The Importance of Handwashing --Audio Article and Quiz

The Importance of Handwashing

Click on the following link, then take the quiz to test your comprehension:

http://www.manythings.org/listen/handwashing/

Quiz:

According to this article:

1. What is the most effective way to stop spreading disease?

2. How many lives could be saved each year if people washed their hands with soap often?  ___________

3. What does the word “spreading” mean?

4. Hand washing destroys __________ from other people.

5. When people get bacteria on their hands they can infect themselves by touching their _______________, _______________, and __________________.

6. The easiest way to catch a cold is to touch your nose or eyes after someone nearby has ______________________ or _____________________.

7. Should people use a special antibacterial soap? _______________

8. How long should people rub all areas of their hand? ____________________