Lesson 5 (Part 3)

Question 1

What is important to do if you have the flu?

Answer 1

Stay hydrated

Question 2

How can we help prevent the spread of Influenza? (4)

Answer 2

1. Cover our sneeze
2. Cover our coughs
3. Wash our hands
4. Get a flu shot

Question 3

Can you have the flu and not show symptoms?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How long do adults remain infectious from the flu?

Answer 4

3-5 days after the onset of symptoms occur

Question 5

How long to children remain infectious from the flu?

Answer 5

Up to a week after the onset of symptoms occur

Question 6

When do symptoms typically start in the flu?

Answer 6

After 2 days of being infected

Question 7

How long does it take for the flu shot to be activated?

Answer 7

4 weeks

Question 8

What happens if you have treatment for a disease early?

Answer 8

Less likely to result in death

- highly curable

Question 9

What are 6 neurologic complications associate with influenza?

Answer 9

1. Seizures
2. Encephalopathy/encephalitis
3. Strokes
4. Myelitis
5. Focal neurologic deficit
6. Guillain-Barre syndrom

Question 10

What are 3 things that help contribute to the spread of the flu?

Answer 10

1. Shaking hands
2. Taking rapid international flights
3. “I dont feel great but,…”