Continued from Colds and Flu Quiz.

1. True. Cough and cold medicines do not work in kids. They can be dangerous. They should never be given to a child under 6. Saltwater nose rinses work better than medicine. Rinses help with stuffiness and runny noses.

2. False. Most coughs are from colds. They do not require a doctor visit. Really sick kids should go to the doctor. Here are some danger signs: Breathing fast or trouble breathing, fever that lasts four days or more, and refusing to drink water.

3. False. Flu shots are not made from a “live” virus. It is impossible to get the flu from a shot. Sometime people blame sickness on a flu shot. Almost always they caught a cold. It is not the flu.

4. True. A cold virus can stay on a doorknob for more than six hours. That is why it is so important to wash your hands. Wash hands before eating. Wash your hands before touching your nose or mouth.

5. False. Most ear infections get better without antibiotics. A few drops of olive or vegetable oil in the ear can be soothing. The oil should be at room temperature. Call your health care provider if the pain is severe. Earaches that last three or four days may be bad.

6. True. Three days of fever could be a sign of an infection that needs treatment.

7. False. You should see your health care provider if you use your inhaler more than three times a week. They might have a better treatment. Coughs and colds can make asthma worse. Kids with asthma should see their health care provider. They need a plan to stay healthy with asthma.