Listen "1918 Flu"
Episode Synopsis
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic it's tempting to draw comparisons to the most severe pandemic in recent history - the 1918 flu. But as much as we can learn from the comparison, it's important to also understand just how much these two pandemics differ. This week, what we can learn from what happened then and, just as importantly, where the comparison should end.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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