Listen to Spanish Flu, Misinformation in Health, and Rural Healthcare52:2121 February 2021

Historian Mary Sheehan discusses her work examining the impact of the 1919 Spanish flu pandemic in Melbourne and the similarities to the current crisis; Dr Sharma explores the ramifications of misinformation in health and medical advice; and Dr Neo canvasses resourcing and staffing at rural and regional health services. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo.

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