[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8110]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1918 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the 
100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, one of the most 
deadly pandemics in human history called the Spanish flu.
  The illness claimed 675,000 lives. No part of the United States was 
immune to the Spanish flu, and it claimed victims of all ages, urban 
and rural citizens alike.
  Sadly, we still do not know exactly what caused the 1918 epidemic, 
but, even today, deadly strains of the flu are still possible.
  It is important that we remember the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic to 
remind ourselves how important it is to strongly invest in research and 
development for lifesaving medications that may prevent a future 
outbreak, like the one in 1918.
  As we enter into the new flu season, I encourage everyone to see your 
doctor, see your pharmacist, and get your flu vaccine.

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