CGS Spanish Flu

What year did the Spanish flu pandemic occur?

• 1918

• 1920

• 1905

• 1910

How many people worldwide were estimated to be infected by the Spanish flu?

• About 200 million

• About 1 billion

• About 500 million

• About 300 million

What was the estimated death toll of the Spanish flu?

• 50 million to 100 million

• 20 million to 50 million

• 10 million to 20 million

• 5 million to 15 million

Which group was unusually hit hard by the Spanish flu, contrary to common patterns of infectious illness?

• People with pre-existing conditions

• Infants

• Elderly people

• Previously healthy, young people

What measures were taken to try to control the spread of the Spanish flu?

• Quarantines and wearing masks

• Complete lockdown of all cities

• Travel bans between countries

• Mandatory vaccination

When did the Spanish flu pandemic come to an end?

• By the end of 1918

• By the winter of 1920

• By the summer of 1919

• By the spring of 1921

What did researchers discover in 2008 about the Spanish flu?

• A vaccine that could have prevented it

• Three genes that made the virus deadly

• A cure for the virus

• The origin of the virus

How does the flu virus spread?

• By insect bites

• Through contaminated water

• By direct skin contact

• Through respiratory droplets

What is the typical duration of the flu season in the United States?

• All year round

• Winter only

• Summer

• Late fall into spring

How many flu-related U.S. deaths have there been annually over the past three decades?

• 1,000 to 2,000

• 3,000 to 49,000

• 100,000 to 200,000

• 50,000 to 100,000