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
True or False, COVID-19 does not effect children?
False! Children can also get Covid-19
True or False, allergies can cause you to have a rash?
True. Not everyone with allergies will get a rash but it can be a sign of allergies.
What are 2 ways a person might get a cold?
1. Contact (touching infected persons or surfaces)
2. Not covering your mouth when you sneeze/cough (infected persons sneezing/coughing)
How many hours should you stay home after your fever is gone?
24 hours
True or False, you can only get a covid-19 test done at the doctor?
False, you can test yourself at home for covid-19.
True or False, allergies can cause you to have a runny nose.
True! Some allergies can cause your nose to run.
True or false, you have to have a fever if you have a cold.
False
Name 2 ways to feel better if you have the flu.
Sleep/Rest
Drink lots of fluids (water is best)
Go to the doctor
Take a warm (not hot) bath
True or False, Hand sanitizer can kill Covid-19?
False, covid-19 is highly contagious.
True or False, allergies cause you to have a fever.
False, allergies do not cause fevers.
What are 2 ways that you can help prevent a cold?
Stay home if you are sick
Hand hygiene (washing your hands)
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Coughing etiquette
Limit contact with known infected persons
Rest
Name 2 symptoms of the flu.
A high fever
Body aches
Feeling tired
Sore throat
Headaches
True or False, if I have no symptoms of Covid-19 then I cannot spread it to others.
False, Covid-19 can still be spread to others even if you have no symptoms.
True or False, allergies can make you have itchy, watery eyes.
True! Some allergies can irritate your eyes.
True or false, you can catch a cold if you are cold?
False! Colds are caused by a virus spread by germs.
True or False, it is possible to have the flu without having a fever?
True!
Name 2 things that you can do to help prevent getting covid-19.
Wash your hands
Stay home if you feel sick
Wear a mask when going somewhere with lots of people
Name 2 different things that you can be allergic to.
Food
Animals
The outside (grass, dirt, pollen)
Certain medications