viruses Presentation

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to understand the differences between cold, flu, and COVID-19?

Multiple Choice

What is one way that viruses, which cause colds, flu, and COVID-19, can spread among people?

• Through person-to-person contact

• By eating spoiled food

• By drinking contaminated water

• Through insect bites

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of the common cold?

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Fever and chills

• Loss of taste or smell

• Body aches

Multiple Choice

How do the symptoms of the flu differ from those of the common cold?

• Flu symptoms are usually mild and affect mostly the nose and throat.

• Flu symptoms include fever, chills, and body aches, and can start suddenly.

• Flu symptoms are always severe and include loss of taste or smell.

• Flu symptoms are only present in children.

Multiple Choice

What is a unique symptom that some people with COVID-19 experience, which is not common in the cold or flu?

• Runny nose

• Body aches

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The flu often causes strong symptoms such as fever and

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Open Ended

Describe two ways these illnesses can spread from person to person.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended ways to stay healthy and prevent illness?

• Wash your hands with soap and water

• Wear a mask

• Get vaccinated for Influenza and COVID

• Share drinks with others

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to tell an adult if you feel sick?

• Because only a doctor or test can tell for sure which illness it is.

• Because adults always know what illness you have.

• Because you should never go to a doctor.

• Because feeling sick is not serious.

Multiple Choice

What causes colds, flu, and COVID-19?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Parasites