The 1976 Swine Flu Vaccine Debacle – A Cautionary Tale for 2020

By Peter Chow In January 1976 several soldiers at Fort Dix, New Jersey, complained of a respiratory illness diagnosed as influenza. 18 year old Private David Lewis, had flu symptoms, and despite being cleared to remain in quarters for 48 hours, loaded his 50 lb. pack and joined his platoon for an all-night 5 mile […]