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1 - How often do you have to get a flu shot? a) every other year b) once, beginning at age 6 months c) once, beginning at age 65 d) every year 2 - Which of the following people are at high risk for complications from the flu? a) a child with asthma b) an adult with diabetes c) pregnant women d) all of the above 3 - How long does it take before a flu vaccine begins to provide you with protection against the flu? a) 2 hours b) 2 days c) 2 weeks d) 2 months 4 - You should usually not get a flu vaccine if you are allergic to... a) peanuts b) milk c) eggs d) latex 5 - At what age can you begin getting a flu shot? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 5 years d) 12 years 6 - At what age can you begin getting FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 5 years d) 12 years 7 - People with asthma should get... a) a flu shot each year b) FluMist each year if they are over age 5 c) a flu shot every other year d) either a or b 8 - This year, the strain of flu that is going around that wasn't included in the flu vaccine is... a) Spanish flu b) Hong Kong flu c) Swine flu d) Fujian flu 9 - If your child or teen has the flu, you should not give them... a) tylenol b) motrin c) aspirin d) all of the above 10 - Medicines that can help prevent you from getting sick with the flu, even if you didn't get a flu shot include... a) symmetrel b) flumadine c) tamiflu d) all of the above 11 - Which flu vaccine still contains thimerosal? a) most regular flu shots b) FluMist c) both a and b d) none of the above 12 - Flu shots are often offered by your... a) doctor b) pharmacist c) health department d) all of the above 13 - FluMist is a ... a) nasal spray flu vaccine b) live virus c) inactivated virus like the flu shot d) both a and b 14 - Children under age 9 years have to get two doses of the flu vaccine 1 month apart if... a) it is there first time getting a flu shot b) it is there first time getting FluMist, but they have had a flu shot before c) only if they have a weakened immune system d) either a or b 15 - Can you get a flu shot if you are breastfeeding? a) yes b) no c) yes, but only if your baby is under 6 months old d) yes, but only if your baby is over 6 months old 16 - On average, how many people die each year from the flu in the United States? a) 360 b) 3,600 c) 36,000 d) 360,000 17 - You may still get the flu even if you get a flu shot ... a) if you are exposed to the flu less than two weeks after getting your vaccine b) if the flu strain you are exposed to wasn't in the flu vaccine c) because it is only 70-90% effective d) all of the above 18 - The best ways to avoid the flu include... a) getting a yearly flu shot b) washing your hands often c) avoiding unnecessary contact with a lot of people during peak flu months d) all of the above 19 - Flu season in the United States usually goes from November through a) December b) January c) February d) March 20 - You must get a flu vaccine before December. a) True b) False c) both a and b d) neither a or b
The answers are posted below: Answers: ('d', 'd', 'c', 'c', 'b', 'c', 'a', 'd', 'c', 'd', 'a', 'd', 'd', 'a', 'a', 'c', 'd', 'd', 'd', 'b')
Vincent Iannelli, M.D.Pediatrics Guide
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