Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

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S01E01: It Hunts Us

In this introduction to life on the front lines, doctors in the U.S. and Asia battle the flu, and researchers race to develop a universal vaccine.

Overview

In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.

Episodes

It Hunts Us

S01E01 It Hunts Us

January 22, 2020 7.5 53 min
In this introduction to life on the front lines, doctors in the U.S. and Asia battle the flu, and researchers race to develop a universal vaccine.
Pandemic Is Now

S01E02 Pandemic Is Now

January 22, 2020 7.4 51 min
Vaccine debates rage while health-care workers inoculate against the Ebola virus in Congo and influenza in detainee camps at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Seek, Don't Hide

S01E03 Seek, Don't Hide

January 22, 2020 7.0 51 min
Worldwide, scientists test animals and their handlers for emerging viruses. In the U.S. and India, doctors work long hours caring for flu patients.
Hold On to Your Roots

S01E04 Hold On to Your Roots

January 22, 2020 7.0 49 min
Anti-vaccine debate escalates, and medical staff are attacked in Congo. Funding cuts hit hard in the U.S., but researchers in Guatemala make strides.
Prayers Might Work

S01E05 Prayers Might Work

January 22, 2020 6.5 42 min
Around the world, community, family and faith help physicians and medical advocates stay strong in the face of long hours and a relentless disease.
Don't Stop Now

S01E06 Don't Stop Now

January 22, 2020 6.7 41 min
Successes for some balance setbacks for others. Meanwhile, viral outbreaks continue to claim lives across the globe — and a larger pandemic looms.

Cast

Syra Madad

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