Summary -Release date: September 28, 1976. In February 1976, a new strain of swine flu affected 500 soldiers at Fort Dix camp in the United States. David Lewis, a 19-year-old recruit, died of the virus 24 hours after contracting it. Alarmed by epidemiologists, the American and Canadian governments launched a massive immunization program. For the program "Le 60", Daniel Pinard and director Hélène Saint-Martin conducted an investigation into the possibility of the spread of this so-called swine flu. They also offer a testimony from Margot Church, of Saint-Hilaire (Quebec, Canada), who experienced the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : René Lévesque André Payette Daniel Pinard Margot Church
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Sep 27, 1976
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : -Avec le journaliste Daniel Pinard (1976) -In Fermont (1960)
Language : French
Filming locations : Fermont, Québec, Canada
Production companies : Société Radio-Canada
Summary -Release date: September 28, 1976. In February 1976, a new strain of swine flu affected 500 soldiers at Fort Dix camp in the United States. David Lewis, a 19-year-old recruit, died of the virus 24 hours after contracting it. Alarmed by epidemiologists, the American and Canadian governments launched a massive immunization program. For the program "Le 60", Daniel Pinard and director Hélène Saint-Martin conducted an investigation into the possibility of the spread of this so-called swine flu. They also offer a testimony from Margot Church, of Saint-Hilaire (Quebec, Canada), who experienced the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Sep 27, 1976
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : -Avec le journaliste Daniel Pinard (1976) -In Fermont (1960)
Language : French
Filming locations : Fermont, Québec, Canada
Production companies : Société Radio-Canada
