Spanish Flu Pandemic and NYC Crisis
The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic struck New York City with devastating force near the end of World War I, causing widespread illness and thousands of deaths. As wartime mobilization crowded troop trains, ports, and urban centers, the virus spread rapidly through the population. This severe public health crisis strained municipal medical services, disrupted daily life, and left a lasting impact on American public health infrastructure and emergency disease response strategies.
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