BPJ Colds and Flu

What is the BEST thing to do right after you blow your nose?

• Go to the cafeteria and get hot soup.

• Visit the school nurse right away.

• Wash your hands with soap and warm water.

• Play a game of basketball with your friends.

Which part of your body is lined with mucus?

• hair

• nose

• hands

• ankles

Which happens LAST?

• Mia goes to the school nurse.

• Mia goes home to get rest.

• Mia starts to feel sick during class.

• Mia wakes up and goes to school.

Grandpop has a cold and feels FATIGUED, so he takes a long nap. What does FATIGUED mean?

• sad

• tired

• happy

• excited

Which will NOT help your body recover from a cold or flu?

• drinking plenty of water

• getting a lot of rest

• eating chicken soup

• playing for a long time

How can you keep colds from spreading?

• Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze.

• Share forks, spoons, and straws with friends.

• Wipe your nose and mouth with your hands.

• Always recycle metal cans, glass, and paper.

Colds are COMMUNICABLE. You should cover your nose and mouth when you cough and wash your hands. What does COMMUNICABLE mean?

• sleepy

• sickness

• confusing

• contagious

How are colds and the flue different?

• Colds are contagious, but the flu is not.

• The flu has worse symptoms than a cold.

• Only a cold can be cured with chicken soup.

• Kids cannot get colds, but they can get the flu.

What is a typical symptom of a cold?

• cough

• laugh

• frown

• smile

What is a cold is caused by?

• a symptom
• a virus
• the weather