Spanish Flu pandemic Trivia Questions

Earlier pandemics include the 1889–1890 Russian flu and the 1510 influenza, though the Spanish Flu was the deadliest modern one.

Spain was neutral in WWI and didn't censor news, so it was first reported there, but the virus likely started in Kansas or France.

Estimates suggest 50 million died from the flu, far exceeding WWI's 20 million military and civilian deaths.

It was caused by the H1N1 influenza A virus. The bacterium theory was popular before viruses were discovered.

Despite warnings, the parade drew 200,000 people, and within 72 hours, every bed in Philadelphia’s 31 hospitals was full.

It mutated into seasonal flu strains and descendants of H1N1 still circulate today, causing annual outbreaks.

The 1918 pandemic was caused by an H1N1 influenza A virus, likely of avian origin, as confirmed by genetic analysis of lung tissue from victims.

The pandemic exhibited a W-shaped mortality curve with an unusual peak in young adults, likely due to a cytokine storm where strong immune systems overreacted, making that age group particularly vulnerable.