The 1918 influenza pandemic in New York City: age-specific timing, mortality, and transmission dynamics Background: The 1918 influenza pandemic caused disproportionately high mortality among certain age groups. The mechanisms underlying these differences are not fully understood. Objectives: To explore the dynamics of the 1918 pandemic and to identify potential age-specific transmission patterns. Methods: We examined 1915–1923 daily mortality data in New York City (NYC) and estimated the outbreak duration … Continue reading “The 1918 influenza pandemic in New York City: age-specific timing, mortality, and transmission dynamics” Learn More
