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Hey, we have survived more than a year and a half of COVID. Last year many people got sick, but NOT many people got sick from the flu. This year more people are going out and spending time around other people. This worries doctors who think that the flu may come back stronger.
Hey, we have survived more than a year and a half of COVID. Last year many people got sick, but NOT many people got sick from the flu. This year more people are going out and spending time around other people. This worries doctors who think that the flu may come back stronger.
Listening Practice
Listening Practice
Listen to this story. The first time you listen, don't use your translator or try to understand every single word. Just listen for the big ideas.
Listen to this story. The first time you listen, don't use your translator or try to understand every single word. Just listen for the big ideas.
After you have listened one time, study some of the new words from the story.
After you have listened one time, study some of the new words from the story.
New Words in This Story
New Words in This Story
hemisphere – n. a half of the Earth
emphasize –v. to make something important
razor's edge –n. a dangerous position in which two different things are carefully balanced
respiratory –adj. related to breathing and the lungs
humid –adj. when there is a lot of water in the air
skyrocket –v. to increase quickly
anticipate –v. to think something will happen in the future
dose –n. an amount of a medicine
mild –n. not bad or strong
Listen to the story again. This time, read while you listen.
Listen to the story again. This time, read while you listen.
There are many myths about the flu shot in the United States. Myths are stories that many people believe that may not be true. Watch this video to find out more about facts and myths about the flu shot.
There are many myths about the flu shot in the United States. Myths are stories that many people believe that may not be true. Watch this video to find out more about facts and myths about the flu shot.
There are LOTS of new words in this video. I do NOT want you to try and understand every new word. Just listen for BIG IDEAS and words you already understand.
There are LOTS of new words in this video. I do NOT want you to try and understand every new word. Just listen for BIG IDEAS and words you already understand.
Read these questions. Then, listen to the video to find the answers. You should listen to the video more than once. The answers to these questions are in the video.
Read these questions. Then, listen to the video to find the answers. You should listen to the video more than once. The answers to these questions are in the video.
1.) When is the best time to get the flu shot?
1.) When is the best time to get the flu shot?
2.) How long does it take for the flu shot to start working?
2.) How long does it take for the flu shot to start working?
3.) If you get the flu, you can be contagious for _______________before you develop symptoms
3.) If you get the flu, you can be contagious for _______________before you develop symptoms
4.) True or false: the flu vaccine can give you the flu.
4.) True or false: the flu vaccine can give you the flu.
Did you watch the video and listen for the answers? Take the quiz.
Did you watch the video and listen for the answers? Take the quiz.
Many symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to allergy, cold, or flu symptoms. It is important to know what the symptoms of COVID-19 are so that you can get tested or get medical care.
Many symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to allergy, cold, or flu symptoms. It is important to know what the symptoms of COVID-19 are so that you can get tested or get medical care.
For example, I have had congestion, a runny nose, and been sneezing, nearly all week. However, I don't think it COVID-19. I think it is just my allergies. According to the chart below, those symptoms are rarely a symptom of COVID-19, and I don't have any other symptoms.
For example, I have had congestion, a runny nose, and been sneezing, nearly all week. However, I don't think it COVID-19. I think it is just my allergies. According to the chart below, those symptoms are rarely a symptom of COVID-19, and I don't have any other symptoms.
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