The silent invader

The silent invader

Contributor(s):
Burney, Leroy E. (Leroy Edgar), 1906-1998
Westinghouse Broadcasting Company.
Publication:
[Pittsburgh, PA] : Westinghouse Broadcasting Co., [1957]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Disease Outbreaks -- prevention & control
Influenza Vaccines
Influenza, Human
United States
Abstract:
This film discusses how the United States is preparing for an outbreak of Asian influenza. Prominent physicians and the head of the US Public Health Service address types of influenza, the nature of the virus, mortality rates, spread patterns, vaccines, the physician's responsibility, and medical advice for people who fall ill.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
030 min.
Color:
Black and white
Cast:
Leroy E. Burney, James A. Crabtree, Dorland J. Davis, George F. Lull.
Credits:
Written by Tom Coleman ; produced by Roger Wolfe ; directed by Jack Simon ; script research by Rose Marie Scarpiello, Kay McDonough.
Provenance:
Received: (date unknown) as a donation from the National Library of Medicine.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
8800017A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31655800
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8800017A