Video: 1918 Flu Pandemic

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This page provides a collection of videos about flu, including how it can make you sick, the importance of vaccinations, common symptoms to watch out for, and measures you can take to prevent its spread.

1918 Pandemic Flu
1918 Pandemic Flu

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1918 Flu Pandemic [Streaming 1 min 31 sec]

100 years ago the 1918 influenza pandemic devastated entire communities and took at least 675,000 American lives. It was the most severe pandemic in recent history, sweeping the globe quickly and killing more than 50 million people. This video provides information and background on the 1918 flu pandemic.