In this upcoming TEPHI Grand Rounds webinar, Dr. Anstead will explore the history of influenza, beginning with the 1917 pandemic and the subsequent discovery of the influenza virus. It will examine key developments in influenza prevention and treatment, including the evolution of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications. The lecture will also revisit the 1976 swine flu outbreak and the national vaccination campaign. Finally, it will address more recent concerns surrounding avian influenza A(H5N1) and its implications for public health. Gregory M. Anstead MD, PhD is Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas San Antonio. He is a staff physician at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital and University Health System. His research interests include HIV clinical care, vector-borne and zoonotic infections, medical mycology, and the historical epidemiology of infectious diseases.

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