Listen to an October 5, 2005, NPR report on the reconstruction of the 1918 flu virus and the pandemic of 1918. Information about some misconceptions and truths about the pandemic is provided. A fascinating look at how modern science can further the understanding of a past event.

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influenza pandemic 1918-1919, spanish flu

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)