Why Do Humans Get Sick More Often Than Other Animals?

Humans get sick more often than other animals because our bodies are special, we walk upright, use tools, and live in big groups. When one person gets a cold, it can spread to many others quickly. Like how germs travel through a classroom full of kids, germs also move fast in human cities and homes.

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  1. A classroom full of kids shares germs like a game of tag.
  2. One sick person on a plane can make the whole flight sick.
  3. Humans passing around food at a dinner party spread illness easily.

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