Assignment:
The Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 spread worldwide and occurred in waves, resulting in the deaths of nearly five percent of the world population. Do you think the United States is vulnerable to a flu pandemic today? Why, or why not? What has changed since the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918-19 that affects your answer? Give specific examples to support your perspective.
I had no idea about the death toll pertaining to 1918-1919 flu pandemic until recently; I knew the numbers were high but not five percent of the world population high.