Pandemic Facts
In 1918-1919, the Spanish influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu) was responsible for at least 50 million deaths worldwide.
It is unknown how many people in South Central Idaho died as a result of the Spanish Flu.

Source: Twin Falls Weekly News
October - December 1918
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Fact Sheets
What is an Influenza Pandemic?
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Avian Influenza
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Differences Between Seasonal and Pandemic Flu
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Pandemic Influenza and Avian Flu
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Preventing the Spread of Influenza in the Community
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Care of Pandemic Influenza Patients in the Home
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Isolation and Quarantine
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Reduce Your Risk for Flu... Seasonal or Pandemic
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CDC Pandemic Influenza Update
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Flu Terms Defined
Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted person to person. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.
Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine is available.
Pandemic flu is virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu.
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