The Sneeze: How Germs Are Spread

This engaging computer-animated demonstration of how germs are spread will make hand washing an unforgettable necessity in viewers minds. The program opens with bacteria busily dividing inside a mouth. We travel with them as they go to a party. After being sneezed onto the host’s hands, the germs are transferred to the doorknob as he enters and are then picked up on the hands of others opening the door. One germ-laden partygoer handles several donuts before selecting one, leaving germs on everything she touches. With infectious and resistant diseases on the increase, it’s time to remind everyone – especially food handlers, children, and medical workers – how germs spread and why it is important to wash hands often. 3 minutes. Intermediate/adult level. Copyright 1996.