We're back, with part 2! Are parents of small children more susceptible to catching the cold or flu? Take the quiz to find out.

We’re busting cold and flu myths, and getting you prepared to correct your mates when the cold and flu becomes the hottest topic at the next party.

It’s simple, click through all your responses and then press ‘submit’ to see the answers.


 

Parents of small children are more likely to catch the cold or flu


 

The flu is always more severe than the common cold



Going to sleep with wet hair causes a cold



If I have cold and flu symptoms it means I’m not contagious anymore



Vicks on the soles of my feet will make the cold go away



Putting honey in your tea will help to get over your cold



I should take antibiotics to fix my cold



Covering yourself in blankets can help you “sweat out” a cold




 

Getting the flu shot means I won’t catch the flu



Having the cold means I’m more susceptible to catching the flu and vice versa.



Cold sores are caused by colds



Working too hard can cause the cold or flu


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1 comments

  1. Brian Lee

    27th August 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Q.Putting honey in your tea will help to get over your cold?
    A Honey is not a cold cure, however it may alleviate some of the discomfort of a sore throat. . . . .
    Seems to me that you are applying a contradiction – If something is alleviating some of the symptoms, then it is “helping”

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