2018 marks the 100th anniversary of one of the deadliest pandemics in recorded history: Spanish influenza - the outbreak that claimed more than 50 million lives worldwide. In Canada alone, the death toll reached an estimated 50,000. Could we survive it today? Learn about the history of the Spanish flu, its influence on public health, and the state of pandemic preparedness in Canada.

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