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Bacteria are tiny, single-celled creatures that get their nutrients from the environments bacteria reside in, in order to live and grow.
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Fungi are multi-celled organisms that love to live in warm and damp environments. They are plant-like, but cannot make their own food.
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When you cough or sneeze, be sure to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue.
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Viruses contain genetic material made from DNA or RNA. Viruses need to be inside living cells in order to grow and also reproduce.
Cough or sneeze into the upper part of your arm if you do not have tissues.
Be sure to stay away from others who are sick or if you are sick or feeling ill.
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Wash your hands with soap and water. Create a lather with your hands and continue rubbing for 20 seconds. Rinse your hands thoroughly with water and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.
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Protozoa are tiny, single-celled organisms that act like animals. They move on their own and eat other organisms in order to survive.
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there are simple ways you can protect yourself from getting infected from harmful germs in your daily life. this section provides an overview of some different ways one can protect oneself from harmful germs and the infections these germs may cause. germ safety can be simple.
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a germ is a microscopic organism or living thing. a germ can be an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. germs give off waste, reproduce, take in food, grow, and die. many germs are not harmful and can benefit people. harmful germs can cause illness and can be deadly.
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