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Virtual: Spit Spreads Death- The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 in Philadelphia

Virtual: Spit Spreads Death- The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 in Philadelphia Online

The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic infected nearly one third of all humans on Earth and resulted in over 50 million deaths. The worst hit city in the United States was Philadelphia, where roughly 17,500 people died from the “Spanish flu.” However, despite its significant impact on human history, many people have never heard of what some have called the “forgotten pandemic.” Join the staff from the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia and discover the history of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, the virus that caused it, the impact of World War I on spreading the disease, the scientific and public health response to the outbreak, and the ways the pandemic influenced present-day medical knowledge and responses to infectious disease.

Registration is required. Registration will close 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the event. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts. Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link. You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

Date:
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Library Location:
Chester County Library
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Adults     Virtual  
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Pam Marquette

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