General
What kind of illness is typhoid fever?
A bacterial infection.
Is typhoid fever contagious?
Yes, it can spread from person to person.
True or False: A high fever can be a symptom of typhoid fever.
True
True or False: Washing hands before eating can help prevent typhoid.
True.
True or False: You should only drink clean or boiled water to stay healthy.
True
Which organ does typhoid fever mainly affect?
The intestines (or digestive system).
Typhoid fever is often spread through dirty ____.
Water
Name one symptom of typhoid fever.
Headache, stomach pain, fatigue, high fever, or poor appetite.
Name one time you should wash your hands to avoid getting sick.
Before eating, after using the bathroom, or after touching animals
If food is left outside for a long time, should you eat it?
No, it could make you sick.
True or False: Typhoid fever can go away on its own without treatment.
False – it needs medical treatment.
Name one way typhoid fever can spread from one person to another.
Through contact with contaminated water, food, or poor sanitation.
If someone has a rash of pink spots, could it be a symptom of typhoid fever?
Yes.
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
At least 20 seconds.
Name one safe practice for drinking water in places where the water might be dirty.
Boiling water, using water filters, or drinking bottled water.