1942 — Influenza. Census Bureau.  Vital Statistics of US 1942 — Part II…Mortality    –10,902

Compiled by Wayne Blanchard; last edit 7-10-2024 for upload to: http://www.usdeadlyevents.com/

— 10,902  US Bureau of Census. Vital Statistics of US 1942 — Part II…Mortality. 1944, p. 192

Narrative Information

Influenza (CDC): “The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza (Flu). “Key Facts About Influenza (Flu).” 10-3-2017 update.)

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Influenza (Flu). “Key Facts About Influenza (Flu).” 10-3-2017 update. Accessed 6-17-2018 at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm )

United States Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. Vital Statistics of the United States 1942 — Part II: Natality and Mortality Data for the United States Tabulated by Place of Residence. Washington: GPO, 1944. At: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/vsus/VSUS_1942_2.pdf