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History of flu outbreaks

Published On: Jan 10 2013 11:47:55 AM CST

The flu season is in full swing and reported cases are spreading quickly throughout the U.S. Take a look at history's four main flu outbreaks.

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1968 – 1969 

In early 1968, a new flu virus was detected in Hong Kong. The first cases in the United States were detected as early as September 1968 and the virus spread quickly. Deaths from this virus peaked in December 1968 and January 1969.

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