Being prepared – Reflective questions
Pandemic flu
Catch it, Bin it, Kill it
Teacher note: This video is available to watch on the NHS Choices website at
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Flu/Pages/Prevention.aspx. The questions below may be useful
to help learners stay focused during the video or to reflect on the video’s contents after they
have watched it.
Suggested questions
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How long can flu viruses survive on hard surfaces?
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Why does this help the spread of a flu virus?
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What are the three steps to prevent the spread of flu? Explain each step fully and why it is
necessary.
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What hard surfaces did the man touch from the time he sneezed on the bus up to the time he
was in his kitchen at home?
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What other times in your normal day to day life can you think of where you might touch
something that someone else has?
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Why is it important to practise good personal hygiene?
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