Influenza, Smallpox, H1N1, Polio

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“Instructing nurses on the use of respirator for a polio patient” 1958. Unknown photographer/location, via National Archives. These iron lungs would soon be obsolete, thanks to Dr. Salk. History Of Nursing, History Nerd, Medical History, Old Photos, Vintage Photos, Iron Lung, Nurse Rock, Vintage Nurse, Polio
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“Instructing nurses on the use of respirator for a polio patient” 1958. Unknown photographer/location, via National Archives. These iron lungs would soon be obsolete, thanks to Dr. Salk.
Salk Polio Vaccine. It's one thing to have *faith* But I will rely on science. Newspaper Headlines, Old Newspaper, Newspaper Article, World History, Polio Virus, Jonas Salk, Dreams
This Day in History: Apr 26, 1954: Polio vaccine trials begin
Salk Polio Vaccine. It's one thing to have *faith* But I will rely on science.
influenza pandemic 1918. More Americans died from it than died in WWI Influenza Estacional, Flu Epidemic, Ebola Outbreak, Dino Zoff, World War One, Interesting History, Interesting Facts, Medical News
influenza pandemic 1918. More Americans died from it than died in WWI
February 24, 1954: The first mass vaccination of children began in Pittsburgh. [WQED] Photo: Jonas Salk and a nurse administer vaccine, c. 1955 Vintage Medical, Vintage Life, Elementary School Students, School Kids, Nursing
February 24, 1954: The first mass vaccination of children began in Pittsburgh. [WQED] Photo: Jonas Salk and a nurse administer vaccine, c. 1955
Nurses and doctors assist patients with polio in an iron ward during a 1950s polio epidemic. Us History, History Timeline, Medical Art
Nurses and doctors assist patients with polio in an iron ward during a 1950s polio epidemic.
"Nurse wearing a mask as protection against influenza. September 13, 1918." The influenza epidemic of 1918 first emerged without warning in late spring of 1918, and was known as the "three-day fever." Few deaths were reported and victims recovered after a few days. When the disease surfaced again that fall, it was far more severe. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. Within months, it had killed more people than any other illness in recorded history. World War I, Family History, John Barry
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"Nurse wearing a mask as protection against influenza. September 13, 1918." The influenza epidemic of 1918 first emerged without warning in late spring of 1918, and was known as the "three-day fever." Few deaths were reported and victims recovered after a few days. When the disease surfaced again that fall, it was far more severe. One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus. Within months, it had killed more people than any other illness in recorded history.
Polio epidemics before vaccine Vintage Stuff, Vintage Photographs, Camping 3
Polio epidemics before vaccine
Polio patients in iron lungs - 1952; At its peak in 1952, more than 21,000 Americans contracted a paralyzing form of polio, and 3,000 died from it. Once infected, there was no treatment besides time and tending to the symptoms. Unable to breathe, patients entered iron lungs, which made use of negative pressure ventilation -- a continual displacing and replacing the air inside of the machine -- to compress and depress the chest, simulating respiration.
What America Looked Like: Polio Children Paralyzed in Iron Lungs
Polio patients in iron lungs - 1952; At its peak in 1952, more than 21,000 Americans contracted a paralyzing form of polio, and 3,000 died from it. Once infected, there was no treatment besides time and tending to the symptoms. Unable to breathe, patients entered iron lungs, which made use of negative pressure ventilation -- a continual displacing and replacing the air inside of the machine -- to compress and depress the chest, simulating respiration.
Canadian Nurses, 1918. First World, Historical Clothing, Historical Photos, Old Pictures, Grande Guerra
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Canadian Nurses, 1918.
1958- instructing nurses on the use of a respirator for a polio patient. - The "Iron Lung"
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1958- instructing nurses on the use of a respirator for a polio patient. - The "Iron Lung"
NURSES with BICYCLES - horses weren't practical in the city, but a nurse needed to be MOBILE. District Nursing Office, 1914 Nursing Career, Nursing Cap, Nurse Pics
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NURSES with BICYCLES - horses weren't practical in the city, but a nurse needed to be MOBILE. District Nursing Office, 1914
1918 Spanish Flu. Modern World History, History Books, Influenza 1918, Health Essay, Trauma
1918 Spanish Flu.
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1918 flu
On the morning of March 11, 1918 a Private at Fort Riley, KA reported to the hospital with flu-like symptoms. By noon over 100 fellow soldiers had joined him. It's believed these were the first cases of the 1918 influenza epidemic, later dubbed The Spanish Influenza. It spread quickly, traveling with US soldiers to the front. By the end of 1918 between 50-80 million people had died, making it even deadlier than WWI itself. Manfred Von Richthofen, Monte Everest, Hospital General, Ignorance, Historia Universal, World Trade Center
On the morning of March 11, 1918 a Private at Fort Riley, KA reported to the hospital with flu-like symptoms. By noon over 100 fellow soldiers had joined him. It's believed these were the first cases of the 1918 influenza epidemic, later dubbed The Spanish Influenza. It spread quickly, traveling with US soldiers to the front. By the end of 1918 between 50-80 million people had died, making it even deadlier than WWI itself.
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1918 flu
In 1918, the Great War in Europe was coming to an end and peace was finally visible, after taking an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was brutally attacked by this fatal virus. That is something that people today can’t even wrap their heads around. History Facts, Science Fiction Novels, Propaganda Posters
In 1918, the Great War in Europe was coming to an end and peace was finally visible, after taking an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world's population was brutally attacked by this fatal virus. That is something that people today can’t even wrap their heads around.
Spanish flu pandemic 1918 Arte Horror
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Spanish flu pandemic 1918
+~+~ Vintage Photograph ~+~+ WWI U.S. Sailor and Wife during 1918 Flu Pandemic Fosse Commune
WWI U.S. Sailor and Wife during 1918 Flu Pandemic
+~+~ Vintage Photograph ~+~+ WWI U.S. Sailor and Wife during 1918 Flu Pandemic
1918 HEALTH, INFLUENZA: No, it is not a group of traditional Arab women. They are medical practitioners from the 1918 flu pandemic. Hospice Nurse
Following up on a point of business - Art Scatter
1918 HEALTH, INFLUENZA: No, it is not a group of traditional Arab women. They are medical practitioners from the 1918 flu pandemic.
Flu epidemic in Washington, DC (1917-1918) Anne Taintor, Medical Education, Walter Reed
Flu epidemic in Washington, DC (1917-1918)