Episode 14 | The 1918 Spanish Flu

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events of the 1918 flu pandemic, a global catastrophe that claimed millions of lives and stretched healthcare systems to their limits. Discover how this deadly virus spread with unprecedented speed, affecting cities, towns, and remote areas alike. We'll examine the public health measures taken to combat the outbreak and the scientific efforts to understand and control the virus. As the pandemic subsided, the world emerged with a renewed focus on medical research and public health preparedness. Follow the journey through the interwar years, leading up to the monumental achievement in 1945 when the first effective flu vaccine was developed. Join us for a compelling look at one of history's deadliest pandemics and the scientific breakthroughs that followed.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I_casualties
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4181817/
https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/3978-flu-killed-more-world-war-i-troops-than-any-battle.html
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-cases-reported-in-deadly-influenza-epidemic
https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/1918-flu-pandemic
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-chicago.html#
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-albany.html#
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-newyork.html
https://www.influenzaarchive.org/cities/city-washingtondc.html#
https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/history-of-influenza-vaccination

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