Remembering the 1918 Flu Epidemic

[TheGREATEST95]

i was born in 1918 february 4th

[collier5873]

im writing a book critique on the book by Gina Kolata- FLU. its a good book, check it out

[inkey2]

question: one of my grandfathers died from this flu and one had it and lived. Does that mean that I may have some hereditary antibodies to that type flue......or doesnt it work that way

[lanimar3417]

Edward Cullen was converted to vampire during the spanish influenza.

[MrCraig1930]

I remember my father saying this was brought home from the Great War. He was a WW1 vet.. No one in our area got this Flu.

[JosephDillon57]

I will die smiling rather than take any internal gift from Uncle Sam.

[OZRIC1985]

Epidemics like this serve a very important purpose in population control. There are already wayyyy too many humans on this planet and Mother Nature's little bugs need to do some "house cleaning". What's wrong with death anyway? NONE of us ever escape death. ;-)

[JollyRodders]

@OZRIC1985 I agree. Nature has a way of humbling us humans. The rise in the population bubble is no different to the financial bubble. One day it'll burst.

[POOOp164]

@OZRIC1985 Good point too many people not enough jobs or resources

[inkey2]

@OZRIC1985 i dont think it is so much that there are too many humans on earth but rather they are in high concentration in certain areas.....there are thousands and thousands of miles of uninhabited land on the planet

[OZRIC1985]

@inkey2 Most of the uninhabited land on Earth is for the most part uninhabitable (otherwise people would be there). I still believe that there are way too many people on the Earth. The type 2 diabetes epidemic may soon take care of this overpopulation. This diabetes epidemic was probably created by the government allowing companies to load food and drinks full of high fructose corn syrup. There will probably be some kind of flu epidemic that will take care of a good portion of the population too

[jubie20021992]

Jai6666666 All the things you say are true except that there is no way that you can live in a germ free inviorment. there are germs every where. If we don't expose ourselves to some germs our immune system would not be able to fight off any illnesses. you can clean your enviorment with alcohol and it would still not be germ free. you see you have a thing called resident flora it is the skin that you shed every day we all do and that contaminates your inviorment.

[asubjectiveopinion]

Massive depopulation, what's not to like?

[SUPERPHANTAZM]

SEE: DECONSTRUCTING THE MYTH OF AIDS

[OChubbyO]

@SUPERPHANTAZM thsis int aids dumbass fucker

[tropicalstorm4u]

@OChubbyO say something smart would you?

[Jennnnna35]

i have never gotting the flu shot and after 12 years i have never gotten the flu when i was five i got the shot and got really sick so i realllllly dont think the flu shot is very safe cuz alot of people almost and die from the flu shot it self

[OChubbyO]

@Jennnnna35 the spanish flu killed 280million ppl

[Teflonmonkeyjumps]

flue shot is poison. my doctor sais dont get it..

take lots of Vitamine D . and a. lots... have a good day..

[intermender]

What an astonishingly irresponsible comment. Your doctor definently needs to go back to medical school, although its doubtful that he ever graduated if thats his advice! Your doctor must be trying to promote a pandemic to get himself into more work!

it is unlikely that bad advice can make a good day!

No thanks, we can go to our own doctors, you can keep yours and good luck you'll need it.

[Teflonmonkeyjumps]

What ever u need to say to comfort your self...

[intermender]

What we say is irrelavent, its science that says, and I have to be alive to be comfortable, but your advice is a fast track to extinction.

[Teflonmonkeyjumps]

that's my plan man, u got me, i need a huge portion of the world to die, or our kids are gonna be eating each other., but, im trying to keep all that quiet.. im glad we had this talk though. peace..

[intermender]

People have intellect, they are not animals that reproduce wildly and so need to be culled.

Resorting to measures like that doesn't remove the root causes of societies problems and so they will just keep resurfacing.

Besides you don't solve a problem by decreasing the intellect pool.

Peace always, not by promoting cycles of 'bust and boom' crises but by addressing root causes and cultivating conditions for induvidual intellect to florish.

[BNNYWVH1]

I will keep trusting THE KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS KING JESUS CHRIST THE GREAT IAM THAT IAM by HIS Sstrips I AM HEALED! I I LIVE in HIM HE WILL KEEP ME!

[BNNYWVH1]

Alos the doc told my mother that she need to take the flu shot and she went out of her mind for almost a year and she caught the flu which she was sick she almost died so, I again I ask you what the hell is in that shot!

[BNNYWVH1]

Why don't you tell us what is in the flu shot. This is informed information if you tell me what you want to put in my body. Two of my friend almost died from the flu shot.

[mattbaldea]

this pandemic was created by the rockefellers and our government when we forcibly immunized our soldiers during ww1 and sent them over to spain to train in a stressful environment thus causing "spanish flu" which is really an influenza that the American gov't helped create check out

SWINE FLU GENOCIDE ON YOUTUBE

[Metalchurch1993]

why is it that when something happens in the world its blamed on the government?

[TheLowEnd4life]

because it is The 'Government'=The Illuminati PUPPETS,whom are doing ALL of this!@Metalchurch1993.

[CPDCFD]

Sounds like they are targeting the BLACK community, blacks look-out the white govt. is after you.

[Jai666666666]

You must eat fresh fruits and vegetables in their raw state.Bath each day, and keep your environment clean and germ free.Exercise and sleep properly.Stay away from animal products such as dairy and meat and those nasty eggs.Eat nuts,legumes and cereals( small amounts)and if any meat must be had, make it organic and nothing else.Don't get stressed and stay away from any kind of medications or vaccines.Try to drink spring water or invest in a juice extractor.Love others and be good to yourself.

[werecatgirl]

.....what?

stay away from vaccines? Why?

[OZRIC1985]

@Jai666666666 ...What you said is peachy keen in a perfect wonderland. Nothing ensures long life and nobody lives forever. Cancer and other diseases can hit anyone at any time regardless of how healthy one eats or takes care of him or herself.

[wardenphil]

My Grandfather was taking his AIT at Fort McArthur in Texas when the epidemic hit. He got the flu, then pnemonia, and then Tuberculosis. He was permanently disabled and got a pension from the Army for the rest of his life.

[wardenphil]

Can anyone tell me why only one (1) Pnemonia Shot is recommended after Age 65?

[jm000064]

Your body has enough antibodies at that age.

[MsCivilwar]

Sounds dogy to me.

[johnny102marvin]

Brown's Mixture, salve, shot of whiskey, and other flu remedies did have a positive effect. If you believe strongly that something will help you, frequently the power of believing will help you come through. The medical professional have a name for this. I can't remember what they call it. It's a psychological effect.

[fokGoogol]

Placebo effect.

[johnny102marvin]

Thanks for bringing this word back to my memory: Placebo. Maybe if I took a shot of whiskey everyday it would improve my memory. I really believe it would.

:-)

[oraclecrank]

Whiskey can help you *feel* better, but it's best not to consume alcohol while you're sick because it can cause dehydration.

[wiru1009]

Can't make me scared. and i would like that the lying stopped about vaccinations. they destroy our immune system and make us sick. please people i have nothing to sell.. love eachother and fear nothing. fear make you stuck into the use of lower brain regions, conscious thinking will let you use the higher brain regions so will love and positive thinking do! good luck and power to the people.

[luxcretia2]

my friend got epilepsy because she had no vaccination of some disease.other people get disabled.love and positive thinking don`t help them getting rid of it.

[oraclecrank]

Before you take this fucktard seriously, check out his spelling, grammar, and punctuation. He's a moron.

Now whose advice would you trust about medical decisions? This idiot's or a doctor's?

[galeitiaa]

this is really sad to listen too all of the people that died. and yet now its back so its like wtf.

[loui369]

ohh

[baosheng1989]

What cause the flu?

[eppingoz]

What causes the flu? Germs, bacteria, viruses that enter your body, then make you unwell.

[oraclecrank]

The flu is not caused by bacteria.

[sunnysoundblackpool]

the black plage is bacteria , if any one gets it now, they all survive, they just take antibiotics, the reason why there was a pandemic for it, in the middle ages is cos, it spread easily, and killed people, and they didnt have antibiotics either,

[denise22810]

i am a red cross in school. i am very worried of the flu. it happen during 1918. now it came back in 2009. i wish to know how it ended in 1918maybe it can help us

[dulosforchrist]

Denise you should not worry about the flu,

I never get sick because I understand the bodies immune system and how to boost it.

There are herbs that GOD made that kill the flu virus

Herbs can speed up the liver and kidneys so your body won't become overwhelmed with toxins.

I use an herb to dry my sinuses which will not allow you to have a soar throat or tooth ache.

If you ask I will tell you what to take for health.

[eppingoz]

Please tell me what I can take to stop the flu, It is spreading so out of control in Melbourne and many people are now being hospitilise any may die.

[scorpiusaries]

buy a can of Glen 20...

[takfreak11]

ok please

[fireriver29]

The African American community they are trying to kill all over the world with Aids, hunger, etc. I am not watching your F*cking propaganda! NWO at its best or worst!

[MDEMONIC689]

This documentary really did not highlight the subject or stats of the 1918 flu or what actually happened.

Heres a couple of things to note:

1. The 1918 flu started in march and some call it "the first wave" thats a good description but not accurate the first wave was a pre-mutational form it was a h1n1 that killed mostly those who was elderly,very young or sick.

[MDEMONIC689]

2. Over the year of 1918 the flu acted very much like any type of flu, there was a region affected and it spread, only this strain which is believed to be a swine flu there was no natural immunity and it went from regional to worldwide within months.

It died down somewhat and then the "second wave" was a mutated and lethal form occured in august that year.

LETHAL in that it caused

hypercytokinemia in healthy adults aged between 30-45 yrs, most deaths occured over a six month period.

[OriginalMusicaster]

actually the average age of the 1918 deaths were between 20 and 40 years of age

[BiblicalProphecy]

THE FULFILLMENT OF BIBLE PROPHECY

The Holy Bible says, "A curse consumes the earth." (Isaiah 24:6).

[MDEMONIC689]

FULFILLMENT OF MDEMONIC'S PROPHECY:

"some retard on youtube will always bible bash with some quote"

Wow what a prophet "a curse consumes the earth" that could mean anything you stupid prick..

Heres a prophecy:

"at some point in the future something bad will happen on the planet earth"

[scorpiusaries]

lol..yes the tea leaf reader was right then.

[MegF142857]

My maternal grandparents lost a 19 month old son during 1918 flu and another almost died. There were not enough coffins available with so many dying. They caught it in the 2nd wave.

CDC has pandemic flu stories on-line of people's recollections.

Flu vaccines do indeed help people keep from getting as serious illness, if a right match for the seasonal flu.

[MaleSoShy]

I'm 45..and Never had a flu shot! I get the flu maybe once every 4 years. It last for maybe 4 days for me. Nothing worse than my younger days. Your's might last longer? Just the regular symptons we all hate,sure they are very uncomfortable. But look at the money i have saved! Just drink alot of booze...it kills the virus! Hehe..i beleive

[letzhavewar]

TheDemon~~~

You are 100% wrong, my friend.

The swine influenza spreads through membranes, a.k.a. nose, mouth, and eyes. so wearing those masks make catching the virus 80% less of a probability. So please don't comment that you expresses ideas that you cannot express.

[DarkLordObama666]

Where do you get your 80% numbers? Please cite.

[CaptainDuke71]

Would be very interesting to know how many politicians get a flu shot each year...

I use mind over matter and never get sick.

Fear is the real killer of mind,body and spirit.

[rams392]

george w bush said some time ago, he has not and does not intend to get a flu shot ...

[inherewithus]

I keep on wondering why only mexican people has died 'cause of the swine flu?

Our goverment is doing something wrong or what?, people here dont go to the doctor ultil it's too late. how fucked up is that?!

[TheDemon43]

Honestly, the people today with the swine flu is making the same mistake when the spanish flu hit. Everyone is going around wearing those protective masks, when they should know that it won't help. So many people that wore the damn things back in 1918 still caught the flu. It's crazy that the people today won't realize that.

[MegF142857]

Masks have been shown to lower spread by blocking mucus droplets. Those who are sick should wear them even more than those who are well to avoid spreading cough / sneeze droplets to others.

[rams392]

vaccine = poison

in 1918 vaccines, not the flu, killed ~50'000'000

[lotahuey]

Wrong. They didn't even know what a virus was in 1918 much less have a vaccine for it.

[rams392]

american soldiers that were sent to spaine in training camps for ww1 had to take vaccine shots.

search "Swine Flu Genocide" here on YT.

[MegF142857]

They did not have flu vaccines in 1918.

[rams392]

i never said they had FLU vaccines back in 1918.

[Lazyboy0008]

Can I get my vaccine with extra mercury please, I hear is really good for me. I don't need those neurotransmitters anyway, they make me think to much about stuff.

[caltontongs73]

so what is this new flu thats getting very scary in mexico,and should we be worried?

[CULAVE]

caltontongs73- I believe the outbreak in Mexico is H1N1- the same strain as the Spanish Influenza- and like that pandemic, its the young and healthy being hit- but so far there have been no deaths outside Mexico- the key is caution (cleaning hands, reporting illnesses etc) but not panic. This isn't a pandemic yet.

[MsKootch]

yes

[kimcliftrn]

I'm an ICU RN and would not repeat would not get any vaccines.

[Volkmoidruk]

Will duct tape help?

[mexicanmayhem07]

My great grandmother was pregnant with my grandfather twords the end of the epidemic. She had the flu and barley survived. Her health was never the same after that.

[jamierourketen]

if it happened today i'm guessing it would solve a lot of prolems for bush and co.

[cdltpx]

Tami flu must be taken within 2 days after infection. Only one company is producing the vaccine. Only 1% of the American population can be protected at current rates. Canada is able to protect 17% France 20% .1918 some were dead in 48 hours 90% of some towns died from pandemic. This being an election year we are even more at risk than ever before.What would happen if a front-runner expired from flu? Elections will occur near peak flu season. All public gatherings could be considered suicide.

[cdltpx]

By the end of the year the world we know can be forever changed by h5n1. Only those that know key survival skills and the very wealthy will survive. All civil liberties could be suspended in this time of need. The flu shot can't protect you from h5n1. I want to know what happens to the presidency in the event we have a breakout of h5n1 soon? H5n1 could be around for 2 years, are you ready? Can you eat?Only if you hunt we will have other disasters too to reckon with in this new antisocial world.

[r0flz0rs]

government created it, immunised = microchipped.

[rare1walking]

Youtube is deleting my posts because they are true. Thus Youtube is controlling information to the public.

Those who get proper nutrition have a better chance of survival. Ever eaten in a hospital? The woman who survived in this video was taken care of at home.

How has the vaccine been improved?

Why were the states that had no access to vaccines better in survival rates?

Why don't the Amish have autism?

Tell the truth.

I'm keeping track of the comments that get censored out and passing them on.

[psandbergnz]

Thank you for presenting your view, which we should consider.

[olimidi]

So this means that the thing of 2012 is not true?Cuz if it really was, it would piss off a big lot of people.

[MaskOfRed]

Why does Autism run in families if it's caused by vaccination. Why have autism-like afflictions been reported on before vaccination was discovered?  Why let someone suffer needlessly when a vaccine would spare them? I would like the antibodies for the nasties please.

You have a point about the food though the last time I was in the food was very good. Guess it depends on where you go.

You have a point

[rare1walking]

Many genetic weaknesses run in families. Toxic overload is the tipping point. Good example: Amish. They may never know which families the mercury would affect. Flu vaccines are not proven helpful against flu or pneumonia, which the elderly usually die of. It sure is profitable, though. The St. Vincent Hosp. I had cancer surgery in had all their boxed foods and juices, even the salads sprayed with sulfites. I'm allergic to them. The cafeteria 'nutritionist' asked me if MSG would be okay. Dismal.

[escapefrombushistan]

Who paid for this video? The pharmaceutical companies that push their Thimerisol tainted product that only half-ass works, if at all? I'm laying in bed and have been for the last week with the flu and bronchitis. Yeah mamma............ it sucks.

[ogdocvato]

The Surgeon General is too stupid or too dishonest to state that niether influenza or pneumococcal vaccines will offer zero protection against H5N1. And airborne H5N1 is certain to come within the next decade. And oseltamivir, the current state of the art antviral is minimally effective.

[ogdocvato]

This video does a poor job of presenting the actual horror of the Spanish Flu. USAMRIID dug up flu victims in the permafrost of northern Canada; they reconstituted the virus and injected it into monkeys. After 5 days they dissected the monkeys. The H1N1 virus destroyed most of their internal organs.

[BarbClarkTheMovie]

We need to get answers as to why my friend, Christie Mason, had to die as a proximate cause of the Adventist Health System releasing her personal information from her medical records at an Adventist hospital to a known sexual predator at the hospital for medical treatment while inprisoned at the Tehachapi State prison. HIPAA doesn't work.

[jimmyhd1969]

The major part of the 1918 Spanish Flu occured over a three month period Sept.-Dec.

[mustwinder]

It wasn't 20 million, it was more like 50 million (or more.)

[CULAVE]

The 1918 Spanish Influenza was possibly the biggest killer in human history based on many sources I have looked at (ps I am no expert). Perhaps the massive scale (virtually no nation was unaffected)seems to have been largely forgotten because it was in the instant wake of WW1. For some reason, wars seem to make bigger news than pandemics. So thanks for uploading.

[mustwinder]

You may be right although the Plague probably killed more people simply because it lasted for many years. In the scheme of things, this was the most virulant strain of any pathogen to ever stike the world, because it killed millions in just months. It could/will happen again.

[CULAVE]

How long did it last? I was under the impression it was roughly 1918-1920. Thanks for your message.

[ogdocvato]

The Spanish Flu was a murderous virus, and airborne H5N1 will eventually arrive, but in terms of killing humans, malaria is no. 1 and smallpox is # 2.

[vaccinesharmbabies]

The 1918 "Spanish Flu" pandemic was caused by mass vaccination programmes. Check out Dr. Rebecca Carley's website and scroll to the bottom.

[tynoobi]

wasn't it technically more of a Pandemic cuz I heard it spread across the globe

[dinpoodl]

Nice video, thanks for sharing.