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History in a Nutshell

1918 Flu Pandemic

Learn about the history of the deadly 1918 Flu Pandemic.

04/20/2022 | Rating TV-G

History in a Nutshell

1918 Flu Pandemic

Season 1 Episode 2 | 7m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Learn about the history of the deadly 1918 Flu Pandemic.

In January of 1918, a deadly H1N1 strain of Influenza called the "Spanish Flu" began sweeping across the globe. This flu, also known as "Strain A" or "Avian Flu", took its toll worldwide, infecting mainly young adults, and even South Carolinians had to face this flu without any real forms of medicine.

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History in a Nutshell

1918 Flu Pandemic

Season 1 Episode 2 | 7m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

In January of 1918, a deadly H1N1 strain of Influenza called the "Spanish Flu" began sweeping across the globe. This flu, also known as "Strain A" or "Avian Flu", took its toll worldwide, infecting mainly young adults, and even South Carolinians had to face this flu without any real forms of medicine.

04/20/2022 | Rating TV-G

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