Invisible Killers
3 Episodes Available
TV-PGDocumentary • Miniseries • Health
Season 13 Episodes
EbolaS1 E3Examining the 2014 Ebola outbreak, putting a spotlight on the slow global response that contributed to its status as the deadliest outbreak on record.
SmallpoxS1 E2Smallpox causes an estimated 500 million deaths in the 20th century alone; experts fear the return of smallpox as a biological weapon.
InfluenzaS1 E1Influenza is commonly underestimated as a cousin of the common cold; each year, world health officials must make their best guess on which of thousands of strains of flu will be most common in six months time.
Synopsis
Despite advances in modern medicine, viruses continue to kill millions of people every year. This documentary focuses on influenza, smallpox and Ebola, among the most lethal viruses ever to have plagued mankind. Three years in the making, the three-part series goes around the world to understand how viruses have shaped health and history, the biological and social impact they have on global society, and the incredible work that is being done to combat them. Interviews with officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, National Institutes of Health, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases are included, plus insights from homeland security officers and biosecurity experts.Rating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, Miniseries, HealthMore Like This
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