1. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth S TAYING H EALTHY, F EELING G OOD ! Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Community and Family Health Connections Division Chatham County Public Health Department www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

2. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

3. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth The practice of keeping yourself clean, fresh, well-rested and well-groomed so that you: Stay healthy Feel good Don’t make other people sick

4. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Why is hand washing important? BECAUSE IT GETS RID OF GERMS!

5. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth So, what are germs anyway? Germs are teeny, tiny organisms that can make you sick.

6. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Chicken Pox Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Pneumonia Strep Throat

7. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth More than 60,000 germs a day

8. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth So, what should you do? Make sure you use proper hand washing technique!

9. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth So, what should you do?

10. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth BUT germs aren’t just on your hands… that’s why you need to clean your WHOLE body.

11. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Showering/Bathing regularly… Cleans away dead skin cells and dirt Helps skin smell and feel good Keeps germs from giving us infections and making us sick Why is showering/bathing important?

12. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Make sure you wash ALL of you!

13. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth What is deodorant or antiperspirant? Help prevent body odor and sweating.

14. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

15. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Brushing and flossing… Removes food and germs from our teeth Prevents cavities Prevents bad breath Why brushing and flossing?

16. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Brush your teeth twice a day! In the morning and before bed.

17. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Floss your teeth at least once a day!

18. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

19. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

20. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

21. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth

22. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth A CTIVITY : What is in your bag? How would using the objects in your bag help you feel good, stay healthy, and not make other people sick?

23. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :

24. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :

25. Leading the Charge to a Healthier Chatham. Chatham County Public Health Department L. Layton Long, Health Director www.chathamnc.org/publichealth Besides good personal hygiene, what are some other things you can do to stay happy and healthy? A CTIVITY :