The Common Cold

Young children understand that a cold happens when germs get into the nose or throat, and that they can protect their bodies by resting and washing their hands

2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
A cold happens when tiny germs get into your nose or throat.
Germs are so small that we cannot see them with our eyes.
Your body is fighting the germs.

💬 What Is a Cold?

A cold happens when tiny germs get into your nose or throat. Germs are so small that we cannot see them with our eyes. Your body is fighting the germs.

🤔 When you have a cold, how do your nose and throat feel?

When you catch a cold, you may have a runny nose.
You may also cough or sneeze.
You may get a fever and your body may feel tired.

💬 Signs of a Cold

When you catch a cold, you may have a runny nose. You may also cough or sneeze. You may get a fever and your body may feel tired.

🤔 If you notice signs of a cold, who should you tell?

When you have a cold, rest slowly and quietly.
Drink water or tea little by little.
If you feel very bad, tell an adult right away.

💬 Rest When You Have a Cold

When you have a cold, rest slowly and quietly. Drink water or tea little by little. If you feel very bad, tell an adult right away.

🤔 When you have a cold, what can you do to help your body get better?

When you come home from outside, wash your hands.
When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth.
Together, we can help keep colds from spreading.

💬 Protect Yourself by Washing Your Hands

When you come home from outside, wash your hands. When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth. Together, we can help keep colds from spreading.

🤔 When you feel like you are going to cough or sneeze, what should you do with your mouth?