Influenza past, present and future

Health In Europe by World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe

Aug 2, 202428:10Health

The first of the three influenza pandemics that occurred in the 20th century is estimated to have killed over 50 million people. Based on scientific advances, what do we know about the 1918-20 pandemic? What lessons does...

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