7. In 2011 alone, 6.9 million children under the
age of 5 died of infectious disease; 19,000
each day, 800 every hour.
In 1998 diseases like
Malaria, Tuberculosis, and respiratory
infection killed about 6.1 million people.
In the 19th century 2.5 billion people lived in
over 100 countries that have been affected by
deadly diseases.
8. Wash your hands frequently.
Don't share personal items. (like a
toothbrush)
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
Get vaccinated.
Use safe cooking practices.
Don’t pick your nose (or your mouth or eyes).
Exercise caution with animals.
Practice safe sex.
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