<p>In 1918, a flu pandemic killed more than 50 million people worldwide. Forty years later, it nearly happened again. This week on Sidedoor, we go back to a time when the viruses were winning, and we remember one man, Dr. Maurice Hilleman, whose vaccine virtuosity helped turn the tide in the war against infectious diseases.</p> <p>Special thanks to our sponsor, Empty Frames. Search and subscribe to Empty Frames today on Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening destination.</p>
Duration:
21:32 MINS
Author:
Smithsonian Institution
Subtitle:
At a time when viruses were winning, Dr. Maurice Hilleman's vaccines helped turn the tide in the war against infectious diseases.
