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The document emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, detailing practices to manage sweat, body odor, oily hair, and overall cleanliness. It highlights the necessity of daily bathing, using deodorant, washing hair regularly, wearing clean clothes, and thorough hand washing to prevent infections. Additionally, it encourages individuals to take responsibility for their hygiene and seek help if needed.

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Hygiene Awareness Slides

The document emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, detailing practices to manage sweat, body odor, oily hair, and overall cleanliness. It highlights the necessity of daily bathing, using deodorant, washing hair regularly, wearing clean clothes, and thorough hand washing to prevent infections. Additionally, it encourages individuals to take responsibility for their hygiene and seek help if needed.

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Hygiene

Sweat and Body Odor


Perspiration (sweat) comes from sweat glands that you've
always had in your body. But as you age, these glands
become more active. You might notice this odor anywhere on
your body, but mostly under your arms in your armpits.
sweat is normal and is the way the body cools itself.
•We all have bacteria that live on our skin.
•These bacteria love to eat sweat.
It is the BY PRODUCT of these bacteria after
they eat the sweat that smells.
•The best way to keep clean is to BATHE OR
SHOWER EVERY DAY using a mild soap and
warm water. This will help wash away any bacteria
that contribute to the smells.

•Use DEODORANT
Oily Hair
•The same hormones that create acne may create an overabundance of
oil on the hair.
• Each strand of hair has its own sebaceous (oil) gland.
•As you approach/enter your teens, the sebaceous glands produce
extra oil. It can make your hair look too shiny, oily, and greasy.

•Washing your hair everyday or every other day can help


control oily hair. BRUSH YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY!!!!!
•Two minutes
•Twice/day
•Aim toothbrush at an angle along gum line
•Brush your tongue
•Use floss for between the teeth
•Mouthwash helps kill bacteria.
•New toothbrush every 3 months, or anytime after being sick.
Clothes
•Wear clean clothes every
day. This includes underwear
and socks!
•No excuses!
•Jackets and hats need to be
washed too. (At least weekly)
Hand Washing

•Hand Washing is the single most important means of preventing


the spread of infection.

•Unwashed Hands host millions and millions of bacteria. Some


that are always there, and some that we pick up when we touch
objects or people.

•Germs hide under Fingernails.


WASH YOUR HANDS

•Use soap and water to clean hands.


•The surfactants in soap lift soil and microbes from skin.
•Use hand sanitizer only when soap/water is not available.
• Actually USE the soap, make bubbles, THEN rinse!
Sing Happy Birthday Song (or count to twenty) that is how
long you should at minimum be scrubbing your hands for.
When your body is not clean others may make fun of you
When your body is not clean others may not want to sit by you
Bite your fingernails?
Share chapstick? Lip gloss?
Share drinks?
Share brush, comb, hats?
Ringworm Lice
Make the world a better place!
•Don’t stink, stank, stunk!
•Some kids have parents, grandparents or other adult who makes
sure that you have good hygiene. Some of you might not.
•You are responsible for your hygiene.
•If you have any reasons why you can’t be clean- let your teacher,
nurse, counselor, or principal know. We care about you.

Any questions?

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