The 1918 flu is commonly known as the "Mother of All Pandemics," because its descendants still occasionally resurface as pandemic influenza viruses today. In this video, NIAID experts Dr. David Morens and Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger discuss how a similar pandemic could emerge today--and what scientists are doing to prevent it.

How did the 1918 flu pandemic kill so many people? Watch this video to find out more:    • What Was the 1918 Influenza Pandemic?  

To hear more about why Dr. Taubenberger studies 1918 influenza, check out this interview excerpt on the NIAID Now blog: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events...