Word: flu
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Jonas E. Salk, of polio-vaccine fame, reported in the A.M.A. Journal that the technique of preparing killed virus in a mineral-oil suspension (instead of water) works well in influenza vaccines also. His research team, which includes Army medics, said the oil vaccine gives protection against flu for two years (twice as long as the water form) or even longer, and against a larger number of flu-virus strains...
...welcomed with open arms. British sentiment was affronted by the fact that she had previously been affianced to the Duke's elder brother, heir presumptive to Victoria's throne. Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, whose elegant dress earned him the nickname Prince Collar & Cuffs, died of flu six weeks after his betrothal. His place in the succession and at Princess Mary's side was taken by brother George. Even the London Times admitted that the substitution of bridegrooms "presented to every mind a certain conflict of emotion...
...ever considered for the part of Ruth in Wonderful Town. Joseph Fields, who wrote the book with Jerome Chodorov, has never met anyone as quick and bright in the theater: "Ros learned her part in two days and was tireless in rehearsals." She also worked herself into the flu in the New Haven tryout and went on opening night with a temperature of 103°. There was more trouble: a chorus boy had dropped her during the conga and in Boston she was treated for a sprained back. The cast held its collective breath until she was up and around...
...outbreak of influenza which has been sweeping the U.S. has not been as mild as at first thought, the U.S. Public Health Service admitted. In 58 cities in one week, deaths from flu and pneumonia totaled 610. But the service was confident that the outbreak was waning fast...
Bulldogs showed well in all the field events, to score 531/2 points. Nassau took second with 43, and the flu-weakened Crimson brought up the rear at 401/2. The undefeated Yardlings were kept from invoking a slaughter only by injuries, and as it was won by almost 30 points...