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People gave up on flu pandemic measures a century ago when they tired of them – and paid a price
Picture the United States struggling to deal with a deadly pandemic. State and local officials enact a slate…
10 Misconceptions About The 1918 Flu, The ‘Greatest Pandemic In History’
Pandemic: It’s a scary word. But the world has seen pandemics before, and worse ones, too. Consider the…
The Flu Pandemic Of 1918: Modern Parallels From A Century-Old Pandemic
The influenza pandemic of 1918 (also known as the Spanish flu, even though it didn’t originate in Spain)…
How Does The Wuhan Coronavirus Cause Severe Illness?
We usually think of viral respiratory infections, like the common cold, as mild nuisances that pass in a…
Flu Plane: Are We Really Ready For A Global Pandemic?
An Emirates airliner was quarantined at John F Kennedy International Airport on September 5 after several passengers reported flu-like symptoms.…