A message from Cincinnati Children's http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org Have you heard of GERMS? Do you know what a germ is? Germs can cause you to be sick. They're tiny little microorganisms that exist all around us. And they are invisible, so small you can't even see them. But, they're real, and here are a few common nasty ones. Scary-looking, I know. These germs have favorite places to hide and live, too. We call these areas germ hot spots, like kitchen counter tops, door knobs, and even your gaming devices and cell phone. And they love to live in your bathroom. If you don't kill these germs, they can spread and get on you and then inside you and make you sick. But here is the good news: You can kill these germs and help protect yourself by following these three simple clean and healthy germ knock-out rules. Number one, build you immune system. A healthy body is a strong body. Always eat lots of veggies and fruit to build your immune system to protect yourself if and when