The 1918 Spanish Flu—The Search for the Virus

Embark on a captivating 27-minute video exploring the final chapter of the 1918 Spanish Flu saga. Delve into the far-reaching consequences of the pandemic, including its impact on World War I, President Wilson's health, and the seeds of World War II. Uncover the scientific quest to find an intact virus specimen, learning about the flu's unique characteristics and its global spread. Examine the development of flu vaccines, their controversies, and the emergence of new strains. Gain insights into why Asia is often the origin of flu outbreaks and how modern science tackles these threats. This detective-style journey through history and microbiology offers a comprehensive look at one of the deadliest pandemics in human history and its lasting effects on global health and politics.

POTUS Wilson Encourages Fighting in World War I
Wilson Contracts Flu While Daughter Dies
Hoover Insinuates a Psychological Breakdown in Wilson
Wilson Performs a Political 180
Wilson Is Blamed for Second World War
Travel and the Global Commons Form a Petri Dish
Frozen Food and Restaurants Reveal an Achilles Heel
What Made This Virus so Dangerous
Kirsty Duncan Finds Virus Frozen in Norway in 1997
Fictional Movie Recreates Kirsty Duncan´s Pursuit
The Flu Kills Healthy Young Adults
3 Types of Flu Macrocycle, Creating Types A, B, and C
Flu Varieties Prior to 1957 Are Subtypes
40 million Get an Experimental Flu Vaccine
Lawsuits Over Flu Vaccine Deaths and Damages Surge
1997 H5N1 Flu Culls 1.5m Chickens in Hong Kong
Why Most Flu Strains Start in Asia
H1N1 Subtype Echoes the 1918 Pandemic With Fear
Terrence Tumpey´s Vaccine Against Flu Prevails