Swine Flu - Listening Quiz
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What is swine flu?
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a respitory disease of humans caused by type A influenza viruses
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a respitory disease of humans caused by type B influenza viruses
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a respitory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses
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a respitory disease of pigs caused by type B influenza viruses
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How often do outbreaks of swine flu among pigs occur?
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never
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hardly ever
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sometimes
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regularly
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What do the symptoms of swine flu normally include?
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death
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diarrhea and vomiting
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fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue
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pneumonia and respitory failure
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How is swine flu mainly spread among people?
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by contact with infected pigs
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by touching things which have the swine flu virus
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from coughing or sneezing of infected people
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from dirty hands
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What medicine is recommended to fight against swine flu?
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antibiotics
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amantadine or rimantadine
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oseltamivir or zanamivir
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pills, liquids, or an inhaler
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What vaccine is available at the moment to protect against swine flu?
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antibiotics
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antiviral drugs
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H1N1 swine flu vaccine
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none
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If you get sick from influenza, what should you do?
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cover your hands and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
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stay home from work or school
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wash your hands with alcohol based hand cleaners
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wash your hands often with soap and water
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What should you avoid touching?
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other people
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sick people
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your eyes, nose or mouth
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your nose or mouth
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What are some emergency warning signs among children?
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fast or troubled breathing, bluish skin color, having a fever with a rash
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not drinking enough fluids, pain or pressure in the chest
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not waking up or interacting, severe or persistent vomiting
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sudden dizziness or confusion, being irritable
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What kind of pork is safe?
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improperly handled, cooked pork
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improperly handled, uncooked pork
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properly handled, uncooked pork
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properly handled, cooked pork