Influenza Quiz

What are the common symptoms of the flu?

• The common symptoms of the flu are sneezing, watery eyes, and mild fatigue.

• Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

• Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea are not symptoms of the flu.

• The flu does not cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

Which of the following is not a common symptom of the flu? A) Fever B) Cough C) Headache D) Sore throat

• D

• C) Runny nose

• B) Body aches

• A) Fatigue

How is the flu primarily transmitted?

• Respiratory droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces

• Through airborne particles released by infected individuals

• Through ingestion of contaminated food or water

• Through direct physical contact with an infected person

Which of the following is a prevention method for the flu? A) Washing hands frequently B) Avoiding close contact with sick individuals C) Getting enough sleep D) All of the above

• A) Not washing hands frequently

• B) Seeking close contact with sick individuals

• C) Getting insufficient sleep

• D

What are some complications that can arise from the flu?

• Muscle aches, chills, and fever

• Headache, sore throat, and fatigue

• Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, and worsening of chronic medical conditions.

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

True or False: The flu can lead to pneumonia.

• True

• Only in severe cases

• Only in rare cases

• False

What is the recommended treatment for the flu?

• Vaccination, bed rest, and plenty of fluids

• Exercise, hot baths, and herbal remedies

• No treatment is necessary, it will go away on its own

• Rest, hydration, over-the-counter pain relievers, and antiviral medications

Which of the following is not a common treatment option for the flu? A) Antiviral medication B) Rest and fluids C) Antibiotics D) Over-the-counter pain relievers

• A

• C

• B

• D

What is the best time to get a flu vaccine?

• During the flu season

• Before the flu season starts, ideally in the early fall.

• In the summer

• After getting sick with the flu

True or False: The flu vaccine is 100% effective in preventing the flu.

• Partially true

• Not sure

• False

• True