Flu Fact
What is the best way to protect yourself from the flu each year?
What is getting a flu shot
Before meals and after using the bathroom, you should always do this.
What is wash your hands?
Wearing this in cold weather helps prevent chills and sickness.
What is a warm coat (or layers)?
This essential vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps boost the immune system.
What is vitamin C?
True or False: You can catch the flu from the flu shot.
What is False
How long should you wash your hands to remove germs?
What is at least 20 seconds?
Dehydration can thicken this bodily fluid, making it harder to fight off respiratory infections.
What is mucus?
The "sunshine vitamin" helps regulate immune function and may reduce respiratory infection risk.
What is vitamin D?
The flu shot helps protect you and also protects who else?
What are family, friends, and other residents?
If soap and water aren't available, you can use this.
What is hand sanitizer?
Even though we may not feel thirsty in winter, staying hydrated helps prevent this common infection.
Staying hydrated is important, even in cold weather. What should you drink?
What is water (fluid)?
when is the best time to get the flu shot?
What is early fall (September or October)?
If you sing this popular song twice in your head, it equals about 20 seconds - the recommended handwashing time.
Name one indoor activity that helps keep you healthy during winter.
What is stretching, walking, or chair exercise?
Even though we may not feel thirsty in winter, staying hydrated helps prevent this common infection.
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
This is the main way the flu virus spreads from person to person during winter months.
What is coughing and sneezing (or respiratory droplets)?
Neglecting to wash this part of the hand - where dirt and germs often hide - is a common mistake that can leave harmful bacteria behind.
What is under the fingernails.
Covering your mouth with this instead of your hand helps stop the spread of germs.
What is your elbow?
Warm drinks like herbal tea or broth help keep you hydrated and also sooth these two common winter symptoms.
What are sore throat and cough?