Why Do Coughs and Sneezes Need a Tissue or Your Elbow?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do coughs and sneezes need a tissue or your elbow?

The Big Idea

Coughs and sneezes need a tissue or your elbow because they blast tiny droplets into the air. Those droplets can carry germs to other people. A tissue or your elbow catches most of them, so fewer germs reach other people.

The Blast

Step one: the blast. A sneeze or cough pushes air out of your body very fast. That air carries tiny droplets that can fly across a room.

Germ Rides

Step two: germ rides. If you are sick, those droplets can carry germs. They can land on other people, or on tables and toys.

Catch It

Step three: catch it. Sneeze or cough into a tissue, then throw it away and wash your hands. If you have no tissue, use the inside of your elbow, not your hands.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at germ manners! When you need to cough or sneeze, turn away. Use a tissue if you have one. If not, cough into your elbow. And then wash your hands with soap.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! A sneeze can send out thousands of tiny droplets. Using your elbow keeps your hands cleaner, so you spread fewer germs. Throw used tissues into the trash right away, and wash your hands with soap. Staying home when sick helps protect others too.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Practice the vampire cough, where you cough into your elbow. Practice it a few times, with the arm across your face. Then teach a friend or family member!

Outro

A tissue or elbow keeps germs from traveling. Science is amazing! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!