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The evolution of the Influenza vaccine
In 1892, Richard Pfeiffer isolated a bacteria found in the noses of people with flu
1918-1920
major flu epidemic- "mother of all pandemics"
public gatherings limited
Attempt of a vaccine by Dr Edward Rosenow
using the bacteria that causes pneumonia- unsuccessful but may have helped prevent post flu pneumonia
1933
Influenza discovered to be a virus
Wilson Smith, C.H Andrews and P.P Laidlaw; London's institute for Medical Research
First vaccine developed by Thomas Francis and Jonas Salk
First distributed to US military
1942
Bivalent vaccine developed to protect against newly developed Influenza B strain
1945
Flu vaccine made licensed for wider use
1947
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mask wearing and isolation in place
Nurse caring for a patient- Influenza epidemic, 1918
