The Russian flu, which occurred in 1977-1978, was caused by the H1N1 influenza virus and primarily affected younger populations. Estimates of the death toll vary, but it is believed that there were between 700,000 to 1 million deaths worldwide. The outbreak was notable for its relatively mild severity compared to other influenza pandemics, particularly affecting those under 25 years old who had little immunity to the virus.
The flu epidemic.
Estimated that anywhere from 20 to 100 million people were killed worldwide by the Spanish Flu
The Spanish flu?
Russian flu is a lot like today's "avian flu" but spread through europe and to north america in the late 1800's. It took about 1 million lives, normally through pneumonia in the end.
Regan young has not been killed by swine flu because he is still alive and living.
The Spanish Flu during WWI killed millions world wide.
Northern Exposure - 1990 Russian Flu 1-5 was released on: USA: 9 August 1990
The Swine Flu is similar to the regular seasonal flu, many adults and children have died from it around the world, but the majority recover. Unlike the seasonal flu, however, less elderly people have been killed by the A-H1N1/09 swine flu than the regular seasonal flu. People over 65 are much less at risk from the swine flu than seasonal flu.
Northern Exposure - 1990 Russian Flu 1-5 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG (video rating) Canada:PG (video rating)
YES. The 1918 flu pandemic killed over 20 million people worldwide.
Yes, but they are slowly being killed off by your immune system if you are otherwise healthy.
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