Do I Have The Flu Quiz
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Is your head heavy and it seems you have a running nose and a whooping cough? Take this quiz and discover what's the best remedy.
- 1.Influenza is caused by: ?
- A.
A type of bacteria
- B.
A virus
- C.
A small parasitic animal
- D.
An unknown germ
- 2.An episode of an infectious disease that spreads worldwide is known as a: ?
- A.
Pandemic
- B.
Epidemic
- C.
Outbreak
- D.
Endemic
- 3.What chance does a healthy person have of getting the flu during an average year?
- A.
About 75 percent
- B.
About 50 percent
- C.
Between 10 and 20 percent
- D.
Less than 2 percent
- 4.Which of the following common symptoms is not usually a feature of flu in adults?
- A.
Chills and a high fever
- B.
Muscle aches and pains
- C.
A runny nose, sore throat and cough
- D.
Vomiting and diarrhea
- 5.How long after exposure to the influenza virus do people develop symptoms?
- A.
24 hours
- B.
2 to 3 days
- C.
Two weeks
- D.
A month
- 6.Which of the following is a way in which flu can be spread?
- A.
Droplets in the air that are breathed or sneezed out
- B.
Smog and other pollution
- C.
Flu vaccine
- D.
Wearing a face mask
- 7.During a case of the flu, which of the following is a sign you need to see a doctor urgently?
- A.
Dry cough
- B.
Sore throat
- C.
Runny nose
- D.
Shortness of breath
- 8.What is the best time of the year for a person to be vaccinated against influenza?
- A.
In autumn, just before the peak flu season
- B.
In summer, well before the next peak flu season
- C.
As soon as flu symptoms develop
- D.
Anytime; It makes no difference
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