Question

1. diseases can be spread by:

a. contact with animals
b. contact with a germ
c. contact with an infected person
d. all of the above

1. to protect yourself and others from colds and flu, you should:

a. wash your hands
b. cover your mouth when coughing
c. stay home when sick
d. all of the above
page 11

Explanation:

For question 12: Diseases can spread through contact with animals (e.g., zoonotic diseases), contact with germs (pathogens), and contact with infected people (direct transmission), so all options are correct.
For question 13: Washing hands reduces germ spread, covering your mouth when coughing prevents airborne transmission, and staying home when sick avoids exposing others; all these actions protect against colds and flu, so all options are correct.

Answer:

1. d. all of the above
2. d. all of the above