Science Common Sense

551 - Why should we practice good hygiene, like washing our hands?

Practicing good hygiene, like washing your hands, is very important because it helps keep you and the people around you healthy.

Here's why:

1. Germs are everywhere: They're tiny, invisible bugs that can make you sick.
2. Germs stick to your skin: When you touch things or people, germs can stick to your skin and then get into your body.
3. Washing kills germs: When you wash your hands with soap and water, it helps kill the germs on your skin, so they can't make you sick.
4. Protects you and others: Good hygiene helps prevent the spread of germs, keeping you and your friends and family healthy.

So, washing your hands regularly, especially after using the bathroom and before eating, helps keep you and the people around you healthy and strong.