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:
- 029 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Sound
- 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)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8800017A