The first flu pandemic of the 18th century started in 1729 in Russia in spring, spreading worldwide over the course of three years with distinct waves, the later ones being more lethal.

Aug 13, 2024 · Understanding Influenza Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe …

Aug 23, 2024 · The 1918-19 influenza pandemic is thought to have originated in the U.S., even though it is often referred to as the “Spanish Flu,” and it was the first flu pandemic of the 20 th …

Flu (Influenza) The flu is a common respiratory illness you get from the influenza virus. Symptoms often include fever, head and body aches, coughing and a stuffy or runny nose. You’re at risk for …

From spring of 1918 to spring of 1919, the flu causes more than 550,000 deaths in the U.S. and more than 20 million deaths worldwide. In the fall of 1918 at Mayo Clinic, people with the flu …

Apr 28, 2025 · Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract. Compared with most other respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu often …

Nov 30, 2025 · Seasonal influenza (‘the flu’) is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate globally and year-round. It can cause illness ranging from mild to severe, …

Records show that the flu has been around for at least 1,500 years. The history of influenza begins with Hippocrates (5th century BC) who first reported that an influenza-like illness spread …

Feb 28, 2018 · Influenza has likely been around for millennia, though its cause was only identified relatively recently. One of the earliest reports of an influenza-like illness comes from …

May 11, 2022 · The common cold and flu are caused in varying severity by about 200 different viral infections. The term influenza originates from Italy in the 1400s; this was after the …