Town/Citys names
This U.S. Army training camp in Kansas saw the first recorded cases of the 1918 flu in March, sparking its rapid spread via troop movements.
What is Camp Funston
Who made Spain openly report the flu? Leading to the misleading name
What is the Spanish flu's Scientific name
what is H1N1
These Vegetables were commonly used to "PULL OUT GERMS" there by keeping you safe from the Spanish flu
What is Onions
What 3 countries faced major outbreaks due to war conditions and troop movement?
France, Britain and Spain.
The Spanish Flu hit this remote Alaskan village so hard in November 1918 that 72 of its 80 adult residents died within days, leaving orphans to fend for themselves.
What is Brevig Mission
Who was the president during this time?
Woodrow Wilson
The first documented cases of the Spanish Flu were in what state
This pill works by thinning your blood so can't it cure your Spanish flu
What is Aspirin
What 3 places in Asia were heavily affected with high death tolls?
India, china and japan.
In this South African city, over 100,000 cases erupted in October 1918, overwhelming hospitals and leading to mass graves for the dead.
What is Cape Town
What important figure died from the flu in 1919, causing major political loss.
Louis Botha
How long did the influenza last?
1918-1919
This pill cures malaria. So why can't it cure the Spanish flu. commonly used as a homemade remedy for all sorts of sickness, as the saying goes, "A good dose of _____ will do the job"
what is the Quinine pills.
Did the flu spread across the United States?
Yes
What place tragically failed due to holding a massive parade, leading to huge death tolls?
Philadelphia
What military leader was important during these times
General John J Pershing
How many estimated people died during the pandemic?
40-50 million
"ugh mommm get me _____ my nose is soo stuffy"
A commonly used ointment for stuffy noses and fevers, Some doctors even suggested injecting it directly into a patient’s arms and legs in an effort to control their fever.
what is camphor oil/Vicks VapoRub
What countries in Africa were experiencing devasting losses?
Sierra Leone and South Africa
Did new york city do well in the Pandemic?
Yes
What was the name of the public health official who oversaw public health responses.
Dr. Thomas Dyer Tuttle
How many major waves were there?
3
What is a experimental method doctors used?
Injecting mucus.
Were Australia and Pacific Islands impacted?
Yes, even despite geographic isolation