Brookline Health Department
 

Handwashing and Infectious Disease Prevention Quiz


Cold and flu season is in full force this month. Take this quiz to find out how to protect yourself and your family against these common infections. 

1. Which of the following diseases can be prevented by handwashing?:
A Hepatitis A
B Meningitis
C Infectious Diarrhea
D Flu
E All of the above

2. When is an important time to wash your hands?:
A After you prepare raw food
B After you use the bathroom
C After handling animals
D b and c are correct
E a, b, and c are correct

3. What is the minimum length of time that the CDC recommends that you rub your hands with soap while washing your hands?:
A 5 seconds
B 10 seconds
C 15 seconds
D 20 seconds
E 25 seconds

4. What group is at the highest risk for complications from the flu?:
A Pregnant women 
B Adults aged 65 and older
C People that work outside in the cold
D Children aged 2 and under
E a, b, and d are correct

5.  Which of the following is a symptom of the flu?:
A Fever
B Headache
C Fatigue
D Sore Throat
E All of the above