The "Spanish" flu pandemic of 1918 and 1919 caused the deaths of 20-50 million people worldwide including up to 675,000 in the U.S. While only about 1% of those infected with the virus died, it became one of the deadliest viruses ever known to man.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-04-07 18:57:26 |
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| Description | The "Spanish" flu pandemic of 1918 and 1919 caused the deaths of 20-50 million people worldwide including up to 675,000 in the U.S. While only about 1% of those infected with the virus died, it became one of the deadliest viruses ever known to man. |
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| Source | Federation of American Scientists |
| Keyword | Spanish flu, Pandemics, Viruses, Influenza, Diseases |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-04-07 18:46:23 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-10-10 21:30:51 |
| Language | English |
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