Medical Detectives Cold and Flu 1.3

Colds and flus are _______. They can spread to other people and make them sick.

• infect

• infection

• infectious

• spread

_____ is another word for "flu".

• Cold

• Fever

• Chill

• Influenza

A sore throat, sneezing, coughing, fever, chills and headache are all ______ of the flu.

• symptoms

• causes

• sounds

• systems

What is the main difference between a cold and the flu in terms of severity?

• The flu is less severe than a cold.

• The flu is generally more severe than a cold.

• Both the cold and flu have the same severity.

• The cold is generally more severe than the flu.

True or False: You can catch a cold by being in cold weather.

• True

• Maybe

• Absolutely

• False

What is a common misconception about catching a cold?

• Cold weather does not directly cause colds; viruses are the main culprits.

• Catching a cold means you have a weak immune system

• Wearing a hat indoors prevents colds

• Eating ice cream can prevent colds

True or False: Antibiotics are effective in treating colds.

• False

• Sometimes

• True

• Partially true

How can you differentiate between a cold and the flu?

• Consider the number of sneezes per day

• Look at the color of your mucus

• Check the expiration date of your milk

• Consider the severity of symptoms, with the flu being more sudden and severe, accompanied by fever, body aches, and fatigue. Flu can lead to complications like pneumonia.

What are common symptoms of a cold?

• Coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, mild body aches

• Fever, chills, headache, loss of taste or smell

Which of the following is an effective way to prevent the common cold?

• Taking antibiotics regularly

• Washing hands frequently

• Avoiding all outdoor activities

• Consuming vitamin C supplements only