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How does our body fight germs?

Quick Answer

Your immune system is your body’s defense team. It uses barriers like skin, and inside the body it uses special cells that find and stop germs.

Why This Story Works for Bedtime

It’s reassuring: kids learn their body can protect them, and routines like rest help that system work well.

Story at a Glance

RECOMMENDED AGES

6-8 years

READING TIME

2 min

THEMES
healthour bodysafetyreassuringlearningcuriosityeasy to understandscience
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Story Synopsis

Germs are tiny, but your body has a smart plan. This story explains how our body fights germs. Miluna shares that skin is a strong first barrier. If germs get inside, the immune system responds. Special cells look for germs and help stop them. Sometimes you get a fever—one way the body can make it harder for germs. The tone is gentle and empowering, reminding children that sleep and rest help the body recover and stay strong.

Story Excerpt

Your body has a special team working inside you all the time This team keeps you healthy and strong They are always watching for tiny things called germs that might make you feel sick Germs are so small you cannot see them They are even smaller than a grain of sand Some germs get inside your body when you touch things or breathe Most of the time your body…

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In One Glance

The immune system defends the body from germs. First, barriers like skin and mucus help keep germs out. If germs enter, immune cells recognize them and respond by attacking invaders and coordinating signals. Inflammation and fever can be part of the response, helping slow germs and support healing. Afterward, the immune system can remember some germs, which helps future protection. The story keeps details simple and focuses on reassurance and healthy habits like rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

It explains the immune system as a defense team with barriers and special cells.

Ages 6–8.

Yes—reassuring and focused on care, not fear.

No. It mentions germs gently and keeps it kid-friendly.

It builds health knowledge and shows kids that reading can make ‘invisible’ things understandable.