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'''Spanish influenza''' was a dangerous type of [[flu]] that was present on [[Earth]] | '''Spanish influenza''' was a dangerous type of [[flu]] that was present on [[Earth]] from [[1918]]-[[1919]] and was the most sever outbreak of the [[20th century]]. After some time, the virus mutated into a more lethal strain and a second more severe form emerged in [[August]] 1918. In [[India]] at least 12,500,000 deaths occurred. The [[United States of America]] suffered approximately 550,000 deaths and a total estimated 30 million people died throughout all populated areas of the world. ([[EDA]]: ''[[Casualties of War (novel)|Casualties of War]]'') | ||
In [[1965]], a new strain of the this flu, which could kill millions, was discovered. [[The 456]] contacted Earth and offered an anti-virus, in exchange for twelve children. [[Jack Harkness]] took up their offer. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]], [[Children of Earth: Day Three|Day Three]], [[Children of Earth: Day Four|Day Four]]'') | |||
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Revision as of 10:41, 20 August 2011
Spanish influenza was a dangerous type of flu that was present on Earth from 1918-1919 and was the most sever outbreak of the 20th century. After some time, the virus mutated into a more lethal strain and a second more severe form emerged in August 1918. In India at least 12,500,000 deaths occurred. The United States of America suffered approximately 550,000 deaths and a total estimated 30 million people died throughout all populated areas of the world. (EDA: Casualties of War)
In 1965, a new strain of the this flu, which could kill millions, was discovered. The 456 contacted Earth and offered an anti-virus, in exchange for twelve children. Jack Harkness took up their offer. (TW: Children of Earth: Day One, Day Three, Day Four)
