Flu (Influenza) Quiz

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Flu or influenza symptoms appear slowly over time

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Flu or influenza symptoms are characterized by their sudden onset. Early detection of flu or influenza symptoms can help treat the condition before it gets worse. Early detection can also help prevent the spread of the virus.

Mostly flu or influenza causes serious illness and needs immediate treatment

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Most people with the flu (influenza) suffer mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. People, who get sick with flu symptoms should stay home and take the following measures:

  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Take rest
  • Take pain relievers for aches and pains.
  • Take medicines for fever.
  • Use nasal spray or decongestants for runny nose.
  • Clean your hands often.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.

The flu or influenza viruses are spread mainly by __________

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The flu or influenza viruses spread mainly by tiny saliva droplets that are projected when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can land on other people or surface of objects up to a distance of 6 feet. A person can be exposed by touching the object that has flu virus on it or by breathing air containing these droplets.

Flu or influenza is a ________

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The flu or influenza is a contagious respiratory disease caused by flu viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe sickness, and sometimes can lead to serious health complications.

Flu or influenza occurs mostly in _______

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While seasonal flu or influenza can occur at any time of the year, it mostly occurs in the winter, the cold season. The peak season for flue or influenza is from December to February.

Which one of the following is not a symptom of flue or influenza?

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The following are some of the symptoms of the flu or influenza:

  • Fever
  • Feverish feeling
  • Chills
  • Severe fatigue
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Headaches
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Vomiting (more common in young children)
  • Diarrhea (more common in young children)

If symptoms get worse doctors usually treat flu or influenza with _________

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If your symptoms make you progressively sick, consult your doctor for treatment. The doctor will treat you appropriately depending on severity of your symptoms. Usually, the doctor may treat you with antiviral medicines to reduce flu symptoms.

You need to get flu vaccination every year to prevent flu or influenza

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The best way to prevent the flu or influenza is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Flu or influenza can lead to many health complications

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Flu or influenza can lead to several complications, such as ear infections, sinus infections, bacterial pneumonia, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Older people aged 65 years or more, people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and young children are at more risk to get serious flu-related complications.

You can protect yourself from getting flu or influenza by ___________

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The best protection from flu or influenza is to get a flu vaccination every year. You can also protect yourself by keeping away from an infected person. Avoid standing, sitting, or walking close to an infected person. Also avoid touching any object or surface nearby an infected person.

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