1918 H1N1 Pandemic: The Unknown Killer

Wednesday, October 237:00—8:30 PMSohier RoomMain Library32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915

It has been just over 100 years since the 1918 H1N1 pandemic. Little is known about this tragic outbreak that infected over one third of the world's population. This discussion will bring some awareness to the events that helped shape epidemiology and the public health care system as we know it today. What actually happened? How many died? Can it happen again? Why do so few know about this? Join us as Rich Fecteau takes us through this disturbing tale of the past and cautionary tale for the future.

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