PIECING TOGETHER THE PUZZLE OF THE SPANISH INFLUENZA IN MADRAS, INDIA: INSIGHTS FOR FUTURE PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

PIECING TOGETHER THE PUZZLE OF THE SPANISH INFLUENZA IN MADRAS, INDIA: INSIGHTS FOR FUTURE PANDEMIC MANAGEMENT

Published:2023-06-30 Issue: Volume: Page:42-55
ISSN:0974-035X
Container-title:Towards Excellence
language:en
Short-container-title:Towards Excell.

Author:

Jishamol B.¹,J Vijay Ratna Kumar²,Maya Dr. R K³

Affiliation:

1. Department of History, Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai

2. Department of Visual Communication, Loyola College

3. History and Controller of Examinations, Ethiraj College for Women

Abstract

This research paper explores the impact of the Spanish Influenza outbreak in Madras, India, during the early 20th century. Despite the staggering loss of life caused by the outbreak, little information about its impact and vaccination history has been recorded in administrative, health, vaccination, and sanitary reports. Through the examination of primary sources, including historical accounts, medical reports, and official records, this study seeks to fill this knowledge gap and better understand the impact of the Spanish Influenza in Madras. In addition to analyzing the impact of the outbreak, the paper will compare and contrast the Spanish Influenza with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this research could provide insights into better pandemic preparedness and response in the future.

Publisher

Gujarat University

Subject

General Medicine

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