Why is it called Spanish Flu?

Published: 07 June 2022
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In 1918, a strain of influenza known as Spanish flu caused a global pandemic, spreading rapidly and killing indiscriminately. Young, old, sick and otherwise-healthy people all became infected — at least 10% of patients died. Although at the time it gained the nickname "Spanish flu," it's unlikely that the virus originated in Spain. Learn more about the deadliest pandemic in modern history → https://www.livescience.com/spanish-f...

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