Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Streptococcus Pneumoniae is a germ that lives in the nose and throat and can cause infections.
Think of it this way
A sealed jar holds small balls packed at the bottom, sitting quietly. As long as the lid stays tight, nothing leaks out. But if the lid cracks, the balls spill across the kitchen. They spread fast and reach places they were never meant to be.
Explaining streptococcus pneumoniae by grade level
Some germs live in your nose and throat. Most of the time, they do not make you sick. But when you catch a cold, those germs can spread. They can move to your ears and cause an ear ache.