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The Flu Race

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The "Spanish Flu" of 1918 killed more than 20 million people. In 1957 and 1968, millions more were afflicted as new strains of the virus spread worldwide. John Waite examines science's fight to stay one step ahead of the next influenza pandemic. Producer Rebecca Wells

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John Waite
Producer:
Rebecca Wells
Source: Radio Times

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