Pandemic
A timeline that documents the years in which pandemics occured over the past century, as well as the years in which bird flu strains made the jump to people.
This timeline shows recent pandemic influenza research activities.
Deconstructing the 1918 Flu Virus: What Made It So Deadly?
The influenza pandemic of 1918, also known as the Spanish Flu, remains the most deadly in recent history. Death estimates ranging between 20 and 40 million people worldwide. Researchers set out to answer why.
Preventing Another Pandemic
Researchers investigate various approaches to preventing an influenza pandemic.
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