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Did the Spanish Flu pandemic really start in Spain?
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More people died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic than during World War I. Learn if Spain was to blame for the Spanish Flu at HowStuffWorks.
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
HowStuffWorks finds out about the history and lessons of the Spanish flu pandemic, 100 years later.
When Does an Epidemic Become a Pandemic?
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The World Health Organization just declared the coronavirus a full-blown pandemic. What does that even mean, and how is that different from an epidemic?
How the Flu Works
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While most flu sufferers are sick for about a week, the flu season can also take lives. See who is at risk for the flu, how to avoid it or treat it.
How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
How Swine Flu Works
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Swine flu has been a growing concern. Take a look at the history of swine flu and swine flu symptoms, treatment and swine flu prevention.
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
10 Misconceptions About the Flu
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What are some misconceptions about the flu? Learn about 10 common misconceptions about the flu.
What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health
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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.
Coronary Heart Disease 101
Coronary heart disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death. Find out how coronary heart disease works.