The 1918-1920 Flu: A Virgin Soil Epidemic

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, History, Lectures and Presentations, Older Adults

Ages:

Adult

Ideal Ages:

18 and up
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Event Details

A virgin soil epidemic is an outbreak of disease where the population has no immunity. The 1918 Flu killed 675,000 Americans - no vaccine, no real treatment. Join us to learn about the flu’s impact in Denver and see how America as a whole reacted.

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Meeting ID: 835 4944 8037

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