Influenza Quiz Questions

1. What is the common name for influenza?

A Mumps B Cold C Measles D Flu

2. Which of the following is a common symptom of influenza?

A All of the Above B Fever over 100 degrees F C Body aches D Runny nose

3. What type of disease is influenza?

A Bacteria B Virus C Parasite D Fungi

4. How is influenza usually transmitted?

A Flea bites B Mosquito bites C Direct or indirect contact with an infected person D By infected water

5. How often do you need to get a flu shot?

A Once every 5 years B Once a year C Once a month D Once every six months

6. True or False: Healthy people in their 20s are most likely to develop complications from influenza.

A TRUE B FALSE

7. Which type of influenza virus is the most dangerous and has the worst symptoms?

A A B B C C

8. How can you reduce your chance of getting influenza?

A Avoid shaking hands with others B All of the Above C Wash your hands D Get a flu shot

9. Which season is considered 'flu season'?

A Spring B Fall C Summer D Winter

10. Which of the following pandemics was caused by influenza?

A Spanish Flu B Black Death C Plague of Athens D Plague of Justinian