Cold & flu quiz

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What's your Cold & Flu IQ?

Take this quiz to test your cold and flu smarts.

1. Where do cold and flu viruses like to hide?
The correct answer is "all of the above" CORRECT! Refrigerator Door
Door Handle
Keyboard
All of the above

2. How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
The correct answer is "20 seconds or more"
CORRECT!
2 minutes
20 seconds or more
5 seconds
Any length of time

3. When caring for a child with a cold you should avoid?
The correct answer is "both"
CORRECT!
Close facial contact
Touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Both

4. Cold viruses are more prevalent among?
The correct answer is "kids"
CORRECT!
Kids
Moms
Elderly

5. Cold and flu viruses can live on a hard surface for how long?
The correct answer is "72 hours"
CORRECT!
2 weeks
72 hours
Less than 5 minutes

6. What is the percentage of viruses spread through touch (including surfaces)?
The correct answer is "80%"
CORRECT!
80%
50%
20%

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Sources:
University of Arizona, New Study Shows Flu Virus Makes Itself At Home, 2005.
CDC
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