Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I learn more about an influenza pandemic and its effects on communities?
To see the effects of an influenza pandemic we need to learn the lessons from the 1918 pandemic that circled the globe and killed 500,000 Americans, a staggering number compared to the then American population. Take time to view this video online for some answers to your question.
In addition, there are several books available at your library or from book stores that provide information about the effects of an influenza pandemic on communities:
- The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History, by John M. Barry
- America's Forgotten Pandemic: The Influenza of 1918, by Alfred W. Crosby
- Flu: Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic, by Gina Kolata
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