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The 1918 Flu Pandemic

The 1918 Flu Pandemic
An influenza pandemic that began in 1918 affected tens of millions of people worldwide. To deal with the crisis, health officials created emergency facilities, such as this outdoor field hospital, to house patients. Fresh air also was thought to cure the disease.
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Influenza; Public Health; Epidemic
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