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The Yellow Jack, co-written by Sidney Howard and Paul de Kruif  was published
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The Yellow Jack, co-written by Sidney Howard and Paul de Kruif was published

In 1934, The Yellow Jack, co-written by Sidney Howard, a Pulitzer- and Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter, and Paul…

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Scientists created the first filter able to trap viruses
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Scientists created the first filter able to trap viruses

On Jul. 8, 1933, Christopher Andrewes, Laidlaw and W Smith from the Medical Research Council (MRC) reported that…

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New World screwworm migrated to Southeast U.S.
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New World screwworm migrated to Southeast U.S.

In 1933, the New World Screwworm (NWS) was first documented as a significant problem in the Southeast following…

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Dogsled relay in Alaska delivered antitoxin serum to Nome to combat deadly diphtheria outbreak
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Dogsled relay in Alaska delivered antitoxin serum to Nome to combat deadly diphtheria outbreak

On Feb. 2, 1925, a life-or-death race to save the children of Nome from a diphtheria epidemic made…

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Future President of the U.S. Franklin D Roosevelt became a victim of polio
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Future President of the U.S. Franklin D Roosevelt became a victim of polio

In 1921, future President of the U.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) became a victim of polio at the…

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Edward Francis extended the earlier observations on tularemia
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Edward Francis extended the earlier observations on tularemia

In 1919, Edward Francis extended the earlier observations on tularemia. His other studies, continued into the 1920s, clarified…

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The University of Oregon began offering courses in nursing
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The University of Oregon began offering courses in nursing

In 1919, the University of Oregon in Eugene introduced the state’s first professional courses in nursing. The courses…

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Nebraska Board of Health made influenza a mandatory quarantine disease
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Nebraska Board of Health made influenza a mandatory quarantine disease

On Dec. 24, 1918, on Christmas Eve, with the epidemic across Nebraska still raging, the state Board of…

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Louisville Health Officer Baker implemented another influenza closure order for the city
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Louisville Health Officer Baker implemented another influenza closure order for the city

On Dec. 12, 1918, following a second spike in influenza cases especially among schoolchildren, Louisville Health Officer Dr….

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Kansas City closed schools again following a spike in children’s influenza cases
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Kansas City closed schools again following a spike in children’s influenza cases

On Nov. 30, 1918, after having reopened schools earlier in the month, Kansas City closed schools again following…

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St. Louis health commissioner ordered another school closure, and banned children under 16 from public gatherings
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St. Louis health commissioner ordered another school closure, and banned children under 16 from public gatherings

On Nov. 27, 1918, after a spike in influenza cases including several children, St. Louis health commissioner Dr….

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Over 18,000 influenza cases had been reported to Detroit’s Department of Health
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Over 18,000 influenza cases had been reported to Detroit’s Department of Health

By Nov. 20, 1918, over 18,000 influenza cases had been reported to Detroit’s Department of Health, and almost…

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The Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban in Los Angeles
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The Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban in Los Angeles

On Nov. 18, 1918, the Los Angeles Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban, effective…

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Both Minneapolis and St Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted
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Both Minneapolis and St Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted

On Nov. 15, 1918, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted. Vaudeville and burlesque and movie…

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The Salt Lake City emergency hospital for Influenza cases was closed
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The Salt Lake City emergency hospital for Influenza cases was closed

On Nov. 11, 1918, it was reported that influenza cases in Salt Lake City had dwindled enough that…

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Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city
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Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city

On Nov. 11, 1918, Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city and communities…

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St. Louis Health Commissioner ordered all non-essential businesses and factories closed to stem influenza epidemic
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St. Louis Health Commissioner ordered all non-essential businesses and factories closed to stem influenza epidemic

On Nov. 9, 1918, St. Louis Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered all non-essential voters, businesses, and…

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Much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place after influenza pandemic
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Much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place after influenza pandemic

On Nov. 1, 1918, much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place. In most cities,…

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Nashville reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths
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Nashville reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths

By Nov. 1, 1918, Nashville had reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths, with thousands…

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Washington DC influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopenᅠ
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Washington DC influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopenᅠ

On Oct. 29, 1918, Washington D.C. influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopen on Thursday, October…

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Pennsylvania health officials lifted influenza closure orders
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Pennsylvania health officials lifted influenza closure orders

On Oct. 28, 1918, after a decline in the explosive influenza case numbers, Pennsylvania health officials lifted closure…

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St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases
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St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases

On Oct. 23, 1918, St. Paul health officer Dr. B. F. Simon proudly announced that there had only been…

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Boston schools reopened to students
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Boston schools reopened to students

On Oct. 21, 1918, Boston schools reopened to students. The District Nursing Association warned Bostonians that, despite the…

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Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and parochial schools
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Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and parochial schools

On Oct. 21, 1918, the board of health and school officials met and decided to close all public,…

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Cleveland reached a milestone of 1,000 reported influenza cases at hospitals
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Cleveland reached a milestone of 1,000 reported influenza cases at hospitals

On Oct. 21, 1918, Cleveland reached a milestone of 1000 reported influenza cases last Cleveland hospitals. Within just…

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Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed
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Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed

On Oct. 19, 1918, it was reported that over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or pneumonia since…

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Number of influenza cases in Minneapolis reached about 3,000
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Number of influenza cases in Minneapolis reached about 3,000

On Oct. 19, 1918, the number of influenza cases in Minneapolis had reached about 3,000. When the Retailer’s…

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Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted to extend its general closure
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Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted to extend its general closure

On Oct. 18, 1918, Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted…

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The Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate under restricted hours
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The Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate under restricted hours

On Oct. 18, 1918, the Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate…

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Detroit Health Commissioner prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit to curb spread of influenza
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Detroit Health Commissioner prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit to curb spread of influenza

On Oct. 17, 1918, Detroit Health Commissioner James Inches prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit, to try…

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