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Why do we get sick?

Facts about sickness:

1. Sicknesses are infectious when they spread from person to person.
2. Colds and flus are illnesses caused by viruses, which are so tiny that they can only be seen with special tools called microscopes.
3. Food poisoning and strep throat are illnesses caused by bacteria. While bacteria are bigger than viruses, they’re still tiny and can’t be seen without a microscope. Doctors might prescribe antibiotics to fight bacterial infections, but these medicines don’t work on viruses.
4. We can help to prevent sickness by washing our hands, especially after using the restroom.
5. Many bacteria are helpful to people. For example, we use bacteria to turn milk into yogurt and cheese.
6. There are millions of benign (not harmful) and helpful bacteria living on your skin right now. Even more bacteria live inside you. But don’t worry. These bacteria are harmless and many are even helpful.

Look at the pictures below. One picture shows an example of bacteria. The other picture shows an example of viruses.

Would you like to see pictures of other viruses? Click here.