In 1918, a strain of influenza known as Spanish flu caused a global pandemic, spreading rapidly and killing indiscriminately. Young, old, sick and otherwise-healthy people all became infected, and at least 10% of patients died.  Why Was the 1918 Pandemic Commonly Called the “Spanish” Flu? The name Spanish flu emerged as a result of media censorship by the military in Allied countries … Continue reading What was the Spanish Flu and where did it come from?