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Jan 2, 2018 · Medical Investigation of Influenza. The surprise pandemic of 1918 shook Americans’ confidence in the medical establishment that had previously found vaccines for other lethal diseases. It was ...
Sep 25, 2018 · Available on Prime Video, BBC Select. A terrifying virus. The world in panic. Scientists battling for a cure. Sounds like 2020 – but it’s 1918. This one-off special brings to life the onslaught of the Spanish flu that would kill three times more people than the Great War that preceded it.
The world in panic. Scientists battling for a cure. Sounds like 2020 – but it’s 1918. This one-off special brings to life the onslaught of the Spanish flu that would kill three times more people than the Great War that preceded it. Watch The Flu That Killed 50 Million and more acclaimed documentaries on BBC Select today.
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Preventing the flu is the best way to avoid symptoms. People can reduce their risk of the virus by getting a flu shotand taking extra precautions during flu season. The flu season is cyclical in most areas, with more cases occurring during the fall and winter months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Sourcerecommend that ...
Most people will only have mild-to-moderate flu symptoms, and they may only experience some of the possible symptoms of the disease. The CDCTrusted Sourcerecommend that people who experience any flu symptoms should stay home and rest. They should only leave home to make necessary trips, such as to see their doctor or buy groceries. Staying inside a...
The NIHTrusted Sourcenote that some of the most important ways of fighting the flu at home include: 1. getting lots of rest 2. drinking plenty of fluids, including juices and water 3. taking acetaminophen or other over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce fever (people with underlying health conditions should ask their doctor what medication is saf...
Sep 25, 2018 · The Flu That Killed 50 Million. Christopher Eccleston narrates a docudrama about the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed more than 50 million people. Told using powerful personal testimony.
May 14, 2018 · Watching the BOSSA. 45 min documentary on the spanish flu of 1918 so enlightening also. The symptoms of severe cases were bizarre and freakish, fatal in less than 24 hrs. A second wave (fall 2020) of covid must be minimized if world wants to prevent millions of deaths.
Sep 9, 2011 · Contagion: Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Gwyneth Paltrow, Tien You Chui, Josie Ho, Daria Strokous. Healthcare professionals, government officials and everyday people find themselves in the midst of a pandemic as the CDC works to find a cure.
