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Understanding the Flu Quiz

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Influenza is commonly called the flu. This is an extremely contagious respiratory illness. It is caused by the Influenza virus A or B. In Northern hemispheres, the flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring while in other parts of the world it can occur at any time. The flu symptoms are similar to the common cold but they are different in the fact that it causes muscle pains, high fever, headache and fatigue.

To prevent the flu, you need to pay attention to your hygiene. Also, getting vaccinated is another means of protecting yourself.

The quiz below was created to further increase your knowledge about the flu virus.

  • Question of

    Another name for the flu is –

    • Influenza
    • Common cold
    • Diabetes
  • Question of

    Although common cold and the flu are similar, this symptom makes them different

    • Respiratory tract infection
    • Coughing and headache
    • Fever that runs for several days
  • Question of

    The flu virus in humans is spread from –

    • Birds to animals
    • Person to person
    • Animals to birds
  • Question of

    A key way to limit the spread of influenza is through –

    • Sneezing on your hands
    • Frequent hand washing
    • Handling items of a contaminated person
  • Question of

    If you discover that you are at high risk of the flu, you should take the following yearly

    • Yearly vaccination
    • Yearly visits to health spas
    • Yearly exercises
  • Question of

    These set of people are usually more vulnerable to the flu virus

    • The young and the old
    • The middle aged
    • Working class people
  • Question of

    Can influenza affect animals?

    • Maybe
    • No
    • Yes
  • Question of

    Can antiviral medications prevent flu infections?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Maybe

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