Random Facts
What was another name for the Spanish Flu?
Influenza
What killed the American soldiers more than enemy weapons?
The Spanish Flu or Influenza
In which year was the federal Department of Health established?
1919
What was the major way that the Flu spread?
Through the war
How many Canadians were dying every day from the Flu?
There were about 1,000 people who were dying every day
For what duration did the Flu thrive?
1918-1920 or roughly two years
How many US Navy and Army soldiers were affected by the Flu?
40 - 36 percent
What did the government tell the public to wear at all times?
They urged the public to wear gauze masks
What were some ways a soldier could catch the Flu?
Through contaminated warships, rail lines, or in-person contact
By how much did the life expectancy drop?
It dropped by 10 years
How many people died from the Flu?
50 million or 3% of the global population
How many Canadians died from the Flu?
Roughly 50,000
Which month had the highest mortality rate for the Spanish Flu?
The worst month was November, which happens to be the same month the war ended
How did the Flu spread from person to person?
Through the respiratory system
What was banned by the government because of the Flu?
They banned large gatherings, schools, businesses, and churches
Who was most likely to catch the Flu?
Healthy young men around 28 years old
Why did the soldiers die from the Flu quicker than any civilian did?
They had been living in the trenches and poor conditions for too long, or they had weak immune systems from living in the trenches
What medical process did the Flu help accelerate the development of?
Blood transfusions
How did the doctors and nurses end up getting sick?
Which province was the starting point of how the Flu spread in Canada?
New Brunswick
What were the side effects of the Flu?
(List as many as you can)
The side effects were insomnia, loss of senses, temporary colour blindness, hair & teeth falling out, and mental health issues
Why is it called the Spanish Flu?
Spain was the first to give official reports of the disease, and therefore misunderstood as the home of the Spanish Flu
What were the two main companies' names that made fake medicines?
Johnson's Liniments and Minard's Liniments
Who blamed themselves for spreading the Flu?
Jesse Brinson
What was the date that the Flu spread from Toronto to Vancouver?
October 2, 1918