Chickenpox & Measles Quiz: Can You Spot the Signs?

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Chickenpox & Measles Quiz: Can You Spot the Signs?

Chickenpox and measles often get confused because they share two big troublemakers: fever and rashes. But even though they might look similar at first, these childhood illnesses have their own unique quirks that set them apart.
But the signs that set them apart are pretty unique chickenpox brings those itchy blisters that scab over, while measles starts with cold-like symptoms and those tiny white spots in the mouth before the rash. Both can be serious without vaccination. Let’s test how well you can spot the signs.

Which illness shows tiny white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots) before the rash?

  • Measles

  • Chickenpox

  • Both

  • Neither

What type of germ causes both chickenpox and measles?

  • Bacteria

  • Virus

  • Parasite

  • Fungus

Which spreads more quickly through coughing and sneezing in the air?

  • Chickenpox

  • Measles

  • Both spread the same

  • Neither

Which illness can return later in life as shingles?

  • Measles

  • Chickenpox

  • Both

  • Neither

Which vaccine is called the Varicella vaccine?

  • Measles

  • Chickenpox

  • Both

  • Neither

Which vaccine is part of the MMR shot (measles, mumps, rubella)?

  • Chickenpox

  • Measles

  • Both

  • Neither

Which illness was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but still pops up during outbreaks?

  • Chickenpox

  • Measles

  • Both

  • Neither

Which illness, once you’ve had it or been vaccinated, usually gives lifelong immunity?

  • Chickenpox

  • Measles

  • Both

  • Neither

Which illness is known for an itchy, blister-like rash that eventually scabs over?

  • Chickenpox

  • Measles

  • Both

  • Neither

Which illness is more likely to cause serious complications like pneumonia or brain swelling?

  • Measles

  • Chickenpox

  • Both

  • Neither

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