Examines how the Spanish flu pandemic began and spread in 1918 infecting half the world's population. Describes how the flu first affected overcrowded military bases during World War I and how military travel spread the virus.
Content Note
The cook and the crowded camp -- What caused the Spanish flu? -- War spreads the Spanish flu -- The flu and the American public -- Can it happen again? --Chronology -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.