Lessons Learned in 1918 Pandemic Flu

1 Credit.

Prepares students to examine the complex history surrounding the 1918 influenza pandemic, the public health response at that time, and compare to preparedness, today. Acquaints students with the realities of mass vaccination and medical countermeasure development. Topical issues related to influenza preparedness will be discussed, including an examination of what happened in the 1977 reemergence of H1N1 influenza, gain of function influenza experiments and other controversial influenza research, and the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions. Encourages application of critical thinking skills through class discussions and written assignments.