What are the main ways germs and bacteria spread? Touching other people and things From coughing, sneezing and talking Just by floating through the air All of the above How can germs and bacteria get into our body? Through… Broken skin Eyes Nose Mouth All of the above In Australia, what is a therapist’s rate of compliance when it comes to washing his/her hands? 30% compliant 60% compliant 85% compliant 30% compliant Machine washing towels, pillowcases, bed sheets and other reusable fabrics immediately kills germs and bacteria. True False How long can germs and bacteria live on towels, pillowcases, bed sheets and other reusable fabrics, even after machine washing (this includes bacteria like the sometimes life-threatening MRSA)? One week Five weeks Nine weeks Germs and bacteria die as soon as they’ve been through the washing machine According to the NSW Government, how many people each day become sick after receiving healthcare in Australia? 4 45 452 4,526 On average, how many Australians each year are admitted to hospital suffering from the flu? 150 1,500 5,000 13,500 On average, how many active/live germs and bacteria do you think would be present in the face hole of a massage therapy bed after just a 10-minute massage?We’re going to get a bit technical now (just for the next two questions)! When researching germs and bacteria, the results are often measured by the number of active/live germs and bacteria there are in a sample that can grow and spread, and cause illness and/or infection. 55 550 5,500 55,000 Please provide your contact information in order to match your submission to your competition entry. Email Address *First Name *SubmitPlease do not fill in this field.