Colds and Flu

Agree or Disagree: Cold weather directly causes colds and flu

Agree or Disagree: The elderly and young children are more often to catch the flu compared to healthy adults.

Agree or Disagree: Vitamin C supplements can help prevent or shorten the duration of a cold or flu.

Agree or Disagree: It's important to stay home from work or school when you have a cold or flu to prevent spreading the illness to others.

Agree or Disagree: Smoking increases the risk of contracting colds and flu and can worsen symptoms

Agree or Disagree: Flu is more contagious than the common cold.

Agree or Disagree: Herbal remedies, such as echinacea or elderberry, are effective treatments for colds and flu.

Agree or Disagree: Eating spicy foods can help relieving the runny nose from a cold or flu

Agree or Disagree: The best way to treat a cold or flu is with plenty of rest and fluids.

Agree or Disagree: Colds and flu happen more often in crowded city areas compared to small areas.

Agree or Disagree: Stress weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to colds and flu.

Agree or Disagree: Colds and flu are caused by the same virus.

Agree or Disagree: Colds and flu are more common during certain seasons of the year.

Agree or Disagree: Children are more likely to spread colds and flu viruses because of their interactions in school and daycare settings

Agree or Disagree: It's safe to exercise when you have a cold, as long as you feel up to it.

Agree or Disagree: Washing your hands frequently can reduce your chances of catching a cold or the flu.

Agree or Disagree: Flu symptoms usually include fever, while cold symptoms typically do not.

Agree or Disagree: Antibiotics are effective in treating colds and flu.

Agree or Disagree: People who have had the flu once are immune to it for life