Brookline Health Department
 

Flu Quiz

1. The flu season Most Often peaks in:
A October
B November
C December
D January
E February

2. Which statement is Not true?
A Pandemic flu is a worldwide influenza outbreak and occurs rarely
B Seasonal flu occurs in temperate climates, usually during the winter
C Seasonal flu occurs annually and follows predictable patterns
D Most people have some immunity built up against a pandemic flu virus
E An influenza pandemic occurs when there is little or no immunity in the human population

3. A person can infect another with the flu:
A One day before symptoms begin and up to 5 days after becoming sick
B Two days before symptoms begin and up to 5 days after becoming sick
C Five days before symptoms begin and up to 5 days after becoming sick
D One week before symptoms begin and up to 5 days after becoming sick
E Two weeks before symptoms begin and up to 5 days after becoming sick
 

4. What can you do to prevent getting the flu or spreading the flu to others?
A Getting a flu vaccine
B Washing hands often or cleaning with a alcohol-based hand cleaner
C Keeping your distance from others when you are sick or from others who are sick
D Coughing and sneezing into your upper sleeves
E All of the above

5.   What is the recommended minimum length of time for washing hands?
A 5 seconds
B 10 seconds
C 15 seconds
D 20 seconds
E 1 minute