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The Diphtheria Outbreak in Nome, Alaska
17:44 - 22:45 (05:01)
In 1925, an outbreak of diphtheria swept through the small town of Nome, Alaska, causing mass panic and resulting in the town being quarantined. Though the town only had a population of 1,400 at the time, the surrounding areas and villages brought the total number of people affected to about 10,000.
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In 1925, Nome had a population of 1,400 people with an additional 10,000 people in surrounding areas.
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Racial Segregation
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In 1925, Nome had a population of 1,400 people with an additional 10,000 people in surrounding areas. Racial segregation prevented Alaskan natives from living within the town's boundaries.
ChapterThe Diphtheria Outbreak in Nome, Alaska
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A historic outbreak of diphtheria in Nome, Alaska leads to mass panic as citizens become sick and the town waits for a vaccine to arrive.
19:34 - 22:45 (03:11)
Diphtheria
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A historic outbreak of diphtheria in Nome, Alaska leads to mass panic as citizens become sick and the town waits for a vaccine to arrive. The outbreak eventually led to the development of a vaccine and improvements in public health infrastructure.