Jeremy Brown

Dr. Jeremy Brown, an emergency physician and director at the NIH, dives deep into the history of the Spanish Flu, which decimated over 50 million lives worldwide. He explains how its avian origins spread rapidly due to troop movements during World War I. The discussion highlights the unusual clinical features that predominantly affected young adults and the impact of wartime censorship on public knowledge. Brown also reflects on the lessons learned about pandemic preparedness and emphasizes the continued importance of simple public health measures.