Kansas
Where were the first flu-like symptoms reported?
Fort Riley, Kansas
When did the epidemic begin to slow down?
During the 3rd wave; in the winter of 1919
When were the first flu-like symptoms found?
March 11, 1918
How many waves of the epidemic were there?
3
What was the treatment for the virus?
There was no treatment
In the packet, where were most of the people when the got sick?
Training Camps
What percentage of epidemics derive from this virus?
100%
How long did the epidemic last?
1918-1919
Which major war at the time had fewer deaths than influenza-related deaths?
WWI
What is the name of the strand?
H1N1
What was the name of the only female in the packet?
Fay Sarah Freidberg
How many people died globally?
50 million
Fall of 1918
How long would you have had to study to become a practical nurse?
1 year
What country was the first to acknowledge the flu? Why?
Spain was able to report it sooner than other countries because it was a neutral country which made it more reliable.
On March 11, 1918, how many soldiers had flu-like symptoms at the end of the day?
Over 100
What animal did the virus originate from?
Birds
When was the most recent epidemic? What was it called?
2009; the "Swine Flu"
At what Harvard school were their reports of influenza during the first wave?
Navy Radio School
Which age demographics had more severe cases? Which age demographic was most affected? (Double Points)
If infants and elderly were infected their cases would be more severe, but it was more common among people between the ages of 20-50 (young adults and adults).
What made Fay Freidberg standout in the packet? (2 Reasons)
She was the only woman in the Department of War to have died during WWI. She was a woman.
What percentage of the total deaths were American?
1.3%
When was the first month that no deaths were reported in Seattle?
March 1919
Which month was the most deadly? How many deaths were there?
In October there were 195,000 deaths.
Who collapsed because of the flu at the Versailles Peace Conference?
President Woodrow Wilson