Free Historical Flu Pandemic Images

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Historical influenza pandemic images

These historical photographs were taken during the influenza pandemic and include images of patients, medical procedures, hospitals, Red Cross volunteer teams, etc. We selected these historical images from the Library of Congress.

Collection Overview

• Filming period: Mainly during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic
• Photo by: Multiple photographers
• Genre: Documentary photography
• Content: Documenting various aspects of the influenza pandemic

Characteristics and influence of the collection

These photographs vividly record the tragedy of the influenza pandemic that shocked the world, and the people who fought against it . They are invaluable documents that convey the situation at the time as it was, including patients receiving treatment in hospitals, medical workers working in masks, and Red Cross volunteers serving food at soup kitchens .

These photographs not only convey the horror of the pandemic to future generations, but also have the power to appeal to the importance of public health and the importance of solidarity among people. They are also used as materials for comparison with modern pandemics and to learn historical lessons.

Historical background

The Spanish Flu, which broke out in 1918, raged around the world, taking the lives of an estimated 50 million people. At the time, medical technology was underdeveloped, and people had few ways to prevent infection or find a cure, so they lived in fear and anxiety.

These photos show how people fought the disease and supported each other under such difficult circumstances .

Significance of the collection

These historic images help us learn lessons from past pandemics and prepare for the future. They also show people's courage and resilience, and remind us to never lose hope in difficult times.