The Flu in the year 1918 definitely took millions of lives and there were certainly huge repercussions. If there were ever a pandemic to occur in 2011 in the U.S., a number of near simultaneous events would likely occur:
There would definitely be an increase in the demand for medical services as many people would seek to decrease their risk of infection. The supply of workers would temporarily decline as many would become ill or stay at home to care for family members. This would also lead to a reduction in the workforce
Spanish Flu scenario was extremely deadly, and is unlikely to happen nowadays. The medical
development since 1918 has been huge. Our advances in technology are flourished.
Furthermore, we are now better prepared for a pandemic due to our latest technology.
Also the conditions in 2011 are better than in 1918. We do know that right now there is no cure against a mutated virus.
Policymakers, health officials, and economists have tried to develop scenarios and estimate the potential short- and long-term effects that a modern day outbreak may have on our economy.
To prevent another outbreak more viruses are being studied and flu vaccines are being given as a precautionary measure.
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