When we talk about infect, think of it like when a tiny, invisible germ or bug gets inside your body. It’s like when a sneaky little ant crawls into your picnic basket and starts munching on the cookies. The bug wants to make a home inside you and sometimes makes you feel yucky, like when you get a cold or a tummy ache.
Imagine your body is a big, strong castle with lots of soldiers called white blood cells. These soldiers are always ready to fight off any bad guys, like germs, that try to sneak in. Sometimes, though, the germs are pretty clever and can sneak past the guards, which is when you get sick.
In another way, think of it like a game of tag. The germ is ‘it’ and when it touches your body, you become ‘it’ too, and you start to spread the tag to others. That’s why when you’re sick, it’s good to rest and stay home, so you don’t pass the tag to your friends and family.