Flu and Flu Vaccine Quiz

Zoe, Scarlett, and Liam are having a debate. They are trying to figure out what the flu is caused by. Can you help them?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Virus

• Parasites

Answer explanation

The flu is caused by a virus.

Mason, Lily, and Abigail are playing a game of 'Doctor-Doctor'. They are trying to diagnose a patient with the flu. Can you help them identify the symptoms?

• Fever, cough, body aches

• Sore throat, runny nose, sneezing

• Stomach ache, diarrhea, headache

• Rash, fatigue, dizziness

Answer explanation

The symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, and body aches. These symptoms are characteristic of the flu and differentiate it from other illnesses.

Avery, Abigail, and Hannah are having a debate. Who do they agree should get the flu vaccine?

• Everyone age 6 months and older

• Only kids under 5 years old

• Only adults

• Only people with weak immune systems

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Everyone age 6 months and older' as the flu vaccine is recommended for all individuals above 6 months to prevent the spread of the flu virus.

Arjun, James, and Aria are having a debate. They are discussing how many doses of flu vaccine kids older than 9 need. Can you help them settle this?

• 3 doses

• 1 dose

• 2 doses if it's their first time getting the vaccine

• No vaccine needed

Answer explanation

Kids older than 9 need 1 dose of flu vaccine. This is the correct choice.

Hey Scarlett, Sophia, and Michael! Can you guess when the flu season hits the United States?

• Is it from June to September?

• Or maybe from October to May?

• Could it be from December to March?

• Or is it from April to July?

Answer explanation

Flu season in the United States occurs from October to May, making the correct answer choice 'October to May'.

Maya, Ethan, and Evelyn are having a debate. Maya thinks you need to get a flu vaccine every year to avoid getting any type of flu. Ethan believes it's because the vaccine expires after a year. Evelyn, however, thinks it's to protect against different flu viruses each year. Who is correct?

• Maya: To avoid getting any type of flu

• Ethan: Because the vaccine expires after a year

• Evelyn: To protect against different flu viruses each year

• None of them

Answer explanation

Getting a flu vaccine every year is necessary to protect against different flu viruses that circulate each year.

Avery, Liam, and Ethan are having a debate. They are trying to figure out how the flu virus spreads. Can you help them?

• By sharing their lunch and drinks

• By breathing in the sneeze of someone who is infected

• By high-fiving each other only

• By just looking at someone who is infected

Answer explanation

The flu virus spreads through breathing in infected drops.

Ethan, Avery, and Mason are having a debate. They're trying to figure out what to do if one of them catches the flu. What's the best advice you could give them?

• They should rest in bed or on the couch

• They should drink less liquid to avoid peeing

• They should avoid telling their parents about their symptoms

• They should go to school as usual

Answer explanation

To treat the flu, rest in bed or on the couch. This helps your body recover faster and prevents spreading the virus to others.

Priya, Noah, and Hannah are having a debate. They want to know, how long do kids with the flu usually take to feel better?

• A few hours

• Several months

• About a week

• They never feel better

Answer explanation

Kids with the flu typically take about a week to feel better.

Rohan, Abigail, and Aiden are planning a fun-filled summer vacation. They want to stay healthy and avoid the flu. When should they get their flu vaccines in the U.S. to ensure they have a great time?

• They can get it anytime during the year

• They should only get it during the summer

• They should get it before the end of October

• They should get it after the flu season ends

Answer explanation

The best time to get a flu vaccine in the U.S. is before the end of October. Getting vaccinated before flu season starts ensures maximum protection against the virus.