2020
TV-14
50m

Summary 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. View more details

2020
TV-14
50m

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Syra Madad Jake Glanville Sarah Ives Holly Goracke

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6.4

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 21, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Netflix Zero Point Zero Production Inc. XG Productions

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jan 21, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Netflix Zero Point Zero Production Inc. XG Productions

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Dinesh Vijay and Anupriya Aggarwal in Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (2020)

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak (2020)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 21, 2020

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.

Episode 2 • Jan 21, 2020

Pandemic Is Now

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.

Episode 3 • Jan 21, 2020

Seek, Don't Hide

Worldwide, scientists test animals and their handlers for emerging viruses. In the U.S. and India, doctors work long hours caring for flu patients.

Episode 4 • Jan 21, 2020

Hold On to Your Roots

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.

Episode 5 • Jan 21, 2020

Prayers Might Work

Around the world, community, family and faith help physicians and medical advocates stay strong in the face of long hours and a relentless disease.

Episode 6 • Jan 21, 2020

Don't Stop Now

Successes for some balance setbacks for others. Meanwhile, viral outbreaks continue to claim lives across the globe - and a larger pandemic looms.

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