Quiz - Stay Flu Free This Winter

How do people spread the flu?

When droplets from someone with the flu’s cough, sneeze or spittle gets into the mouths or noses of other people

Touching hands with a person with the flu who hasn’t washed their hands

Touching something a person with the flu who hasn’t washed their hands has touched

All of the above!

That’s why its so important to cover your coughs and sneezes and wash your hands and surfaces regularly – especially if you’re sick!

How fast can a sneeze travel?

164 kilometres per hour

202 kilometres per hour

57 kilometres per hour

75 kilometres per hour

Faster than any fast bowler in cricket. Howzat?!

How far can a cough travel?

Two metres

Four metres

Six metres

Eight metres

Try stepping out six metres to see how far it is. The droplets we cough can also stay in the air for up to 10 minutes – which is why its soooooo important we cover up our coughs!

How should you cover your cough or sneeze so you don’t spray everyone?

With your hands

With a tissue or handkerchief

Into the crook of your elbow (like a vampire pulling his cape across)

Into the air

Evil vampire laugh afterwards is optional. The second option is the next best – just make sure you bin the tissue or pocket the handkerchief and wash your hands after you use either.

What’s the best way to wash your hands? Pick the part that isn't true...

Wet your hands under clean running water. Use warm water if available.

Put soap on your hands and wash for 20 seconds. Liquid soap is best.

Rub hands together until the soap makes bubbles.

Rub on both sides of both hands, and in between fingers and thumbs, and round and round both hands.

Rinse all the soap off under clean running water. Use warm water if available.

Dry your hands all over for 20 seconds. Using a paper towel is best (or, if at home, a clean dry towel).

Trick question - it's all true!

What’s the best way to avoid the flu?

Getting the flu shot every year

Avoiding sick people

Not leaving the house all winter

Wearing a face mask

Getting the flu shot every year is your best protection against the flu. You can also spread the flu without even knowing you have it – so getting your flu shot can help make sure you don’t pass it on either.