The Forgotten Pandemic: The 1968 Crisis That Changed America Forever.

[00:00:01]In 1968, America faced a silent crisis that most of history books seem to have forgotten.

[00:00:08]The H3N2 Hong Kong flu didn't just arrive, it exploded, sweeping across the US with terrifying speed.

[00:00:16]It hit schools, offices, and households, leaving nearly 100,000 Americans dead in its wake.

[00:00:25]>> Yet, this chaos forced a radical evolution in our health care system.

[00:00:32]>> It birthed modern medical surveillance, faster vaccine deployment, and the infrastructure we rely on today.

[00:00:40]>> A forgotten chapter?

[00:00:43]Maybe.

[00:00:44]But the lessons of 1968 define our safety today.

[00:00:48]By sharing these untold stories of our past, we keep history alive. [music] So, don't forget to hit that subscribe button.