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We have all heard about this historical event before. When I read the article the sheer numbers shocked me. 50 - 100 million deaths world wide. 670,000 American deaths, In Philadelphia 12,000 died in a six week period. 24 of 36 army camps had breakouts with 10's of thousands contracting the flu and eventually it spread to the civilian population. There were two waves of the influenza pandemic. The pandemic lasted only fifteen months.
The article presents background on why and what caused, or possibly caused the origin and spread of the flu so rapidly.
The article presents background on why and what caused, or possibly caused the origin and spread of the flu so rapidly.
How the Horrific 1918 Flu Spread Across America
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Mandatory reading for those who think Federal spending on CDC is a waste
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MCPO Roger Collins
You did note that the CDC came into being many years later and even today hasn't had much effect on flu statistics. The disease came and went on it's own terms in 1918. Today, it is seldom that the prevention works better than 50%, about the same as if you did nothing. That being said, it is the high death rate for kids and elderly, that I always get the flu shot. A tiny needle to possibly improve my odds is worth it.
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Worse than both World wars combined yet nearly forgotten, thank you for the post
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we learned about this pandemic in med training in the 70 and the Way the pathogens spread ... and with the today's forms of Transit Today the flu like pandemics would spread like wild fire ...
we learned about this pandemic in med training in the 70 and the Way the pathogens spread ... and with the today's forms of Transit Today the flu like pandemics would spread like wild fire ...
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