2009 “Swine Flu” and the Evolution of Flu Strains. Ep. 25

Swine flu details & stats. Why called Swine Flu? Barack Obama’s response & criticism. Also, how did flu viruses evolve? What flu strains existed over the decades & where did they come from? How do new strains come about? Finally, I go through the whole evolution of flu strains from 1918 Spanish Flu through the 2009 Swine Flu. It’s nuts! 16 min

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