Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today?

Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Health and Medicine Division (HMD). Published: 11/26/2018. A century after the 1918 flu pandemic wiped out more than 50 million people worldwide, this event from the National Academy of Medicine and the Forum on Microbial Threats discusses how to prepare for the next flu pandemic and prevent a global catastrophe. Speakers highlight progress in science, public health, global governance, and cross-sectoral alliances for pandemic flu preparedness. (Video or Multimedia)
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