War Context

"La influenza española." El Tucsonense, 2 Oct. 1918, p. 1.

"La influenza española en Camp Grant." El Imparcial de Texas, 3 de Oct. 1918, p. 8.

"Solamente dos defunciones por Influenza se han registrado en el Campo Travis." La Prensa, 10 de Oct. 1918, p. 8.

"La influenza en el campo Travis." El Imparcial de Texas, 17 de Oct. 1918, p. 2.

The media reported preventative measures used to avoid spreading the disease, including avoiding high transmission areas such as military camps. Some camps, like Camp Travis (San Antonio, Texas), were highlighted as high-risk areas due to soldiers' mobility, which facilitated the spread of the virus. Articles also noted how border crossings between Mexico and the United States hindered tracking data and preventative health policies.