Brainpop Jr. Cold and The Flu

Brainpop Jr. Cold and Flu What is the BEST thing to do right after you blow your nose? Go to the cafeteria and get hot soup Visit the school nurse right away Wash your hands with soap and warm water Play a game of Basketball with friends. Which part of your body is lined with mucus? hair nose hand ankles Which happens LAST? Mia goes to the school nurse Mia goes home to get rest Mia starts feeling sick during class Mia wakes up and goes to school Grandpop has a cold and feels FATIGUED, so he takes a long nap. What does FATIGUED mean? sad tired happy excited Which will NOT help your body recover from a cold or flu? drinking plenty of water getting a lot of rest eating chicken soup playing for a long time What does your immune system do? It works with joints and bones to move your body It pumps blood and nutrients all around your body. It breaks down food so the body takes in nutrients It finds and kills germs and protects against illnesses. Colds are COMMUNICABLE. You should cover your nose and mouth when you cough and wash your hands. What does COMMUNICABLE mean? sleepy sickness confusing contagious How are colds and the flu different? colds are contagious but the flu is not The flu has worse symptoms than a cold Only a cold can be cured with chicken soup Kids cannot get the cold, but they can get the flu. What is a typical symptom of a cold? a cough a laugh a frown a smile How can you help keep colds from spreading? cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze share forks, spoons, and straws with friends wipe your nose and mouth with your hands Always recycle metal cans, glass, and paper.