Common Cold
The common cold is caused by a _____ infection of the upper airways
viral
You should receive the annual flu vaccine ideally by the end of _____.
October
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by _____.
The flu is nothing more than just a bad cold.
Myth - The flu is not the same as the common cold.
It can lead to more serious complications, and even death. On average, the flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in the US each year.
COVID-19 vaccines can alter my DNA.
Myth - The genetic material delivered by mRNA vaccines never enters the nucleus of your cells, which is where your DNA is kept.
What are the 2 routes of transmission for the common cold?
1. Contact (touching infected persons or surfaces)
2. Droplets (infected persons sneezing/coughing)
How many hours should you stay home after your fever is gone?
24 hours
What is the range of days in which symptoms can appear after exposure to the virus?
2-14 days
The flu vaccine is safe and effective at reducing the risk of flu illness.
Fact - The flu shot can protect you from getting the flu.
Some may experience side effects including injection site pain, fever, and muscle pain, however, these symptoms typically last only 1-2 days.
The natural immunity I get from being sick with COVID-19 is better than the immunity I get from COVID-19 vaccination.
Myth - Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is a safer and more dependable way to build immunity to COVID-19 than getting sick with COVID-19.
There is a cure for the common cold. True or false?
Name 2 emergency warning signs for when you should seek medical care.
Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
Chest pain
Dizziness, confusion
Not urinating
Severe muscle pain or weakness fever/cough that improve then worsen
Worsening of chronic medical conditions
Name 1 example of when it would be important to seek medical care.
Trouble breathing or chest pain
Confusion
Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, nail beds
Healthy people don't need a flu vaccine.
Myth - Anyone can get the flu, even young, healthy people.
It's recommended that everyone age 6 years and older receive the annual flu vaccine.
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a comprehensive vaccine safety monitoring program where both providers and patients can report adverse events.
Fact - VAERS is one of several systems that the FDA and the CDC closely monitor for safety.
Provide 2 examples of common cold preventative measures.
Hand hygiene
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Coughing etiquette
Limit contact with known infected persons
Adequate rest
There are 3 types of flu vaccines that are preferentially recommended for people 65 years and older. Name 1 type of flu vaccine that is recommended for this age group.
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent Vaccine
Flublok Quadrivulent recombinant flu vaccine
Fluad Quadrivalent adjuvanted flu vaccine
What are the names of the 2 approved COVID-19 booster vaccines?
Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Flu vaccines can cause the flu.
Myth - Flu vaccines are made with weakened, inactivated (killed), or recombinant (made without influenza viruses or eggs). Therefore, they cannot cause the flu.
A COVID-19 vaccine can make me sick with COVID-19.
Myth - None of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines contain live viruses that causes COVID-19, therefore the vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.
What are the 2 OTC recommended products for fever, aches, and pains associated with the common cold?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil)
Which class of prescription medications can be used for the treatment of the flu?
Antivirals (oseltamivir phosphate, zanamivir, peramivir, baloxavir marboxil)
What is the name of the prescription antiviral medication that can be used to minimize severity of COVID-19?
A prescription treatment option to prevent serious flu-related complications is antiviral medications.
Fact - Antiviral medications can make the illness milder, make you feel better faster, and may prevent serious flu-related complications.
COVID-19 vaccines do not create or cause variants of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fact - As the virus spreads, it has more opportunity to change. COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent new variants from emerging.