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shunyadragon · Feb 24, 2004, 07:20 pm

Any century, since a pandemic has to involve most or all the world, this pandemic has to have occured in recent history. Hint, hint
<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by
pooeypants Meh, SARS was overblown by mega proportions.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

The only major pandemic in history is the 1918-1919 flu pandemic that killed between 30 million and 70 million people world wide. It probably contributed to ending World War I because of the huge number of soldiers and civilians that died. It was sometimes called the Spaniah Flu Pandemic. It is an important event in history for those that are interested and you can check it out on the net.

Recent research has indicated that it may have been a highly contagious variation of a Bird Flu.

**Pooeypants** · Feb 24, 2004, 08:29 pm

Actually, there were two more flu pandemics first in 1957-1958 and 1968-1969, both originating in Asia.

source

shunyadragon · Feb 24, 2004, 11:22 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,)
Actually, there were two more flu pandemics first in 1957-1958 and 1968-1969, both originating in Asia.

source<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

I guess it is a matter of interpretation. I remember these and I would not consider them pandemics, because the impact and death toll was not high enough by my standards.

The pandemiic of the future will most likely be a fast spreading and deadly flu.

The recemt cholera and AIDS outbreaks may likely be also considered pandemics, but not on the scale of the 1917-1919 flu pandemic..

**Pooeypants** · Feb 25, 2004, 05:41 am

Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls.

shunyadragon · Feb 25, 2004, 07:51 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,)
Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Flu occurs every year world wide, but not all years are considered epidemics or pandemics. I said it was an interpretation of how severe the event is. I do not think every world wide spread of disease is and epidemic or pandemic. I am not sure where to draw the line. I think SARS would barely make the grade for an epidemic. It's potential was more of a concern than the reality.

**Pooeypants** · Feb 25, 2004, 08:44 am

HIV has become a pandemic now also, almost forgot and to think I got lectured only last week on it. :(

ruiner · Feb 25, 2004, 02:01 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by
because the impact and death toll was not high enough by my standards.<hr size="1" /></blockquote>

Will try harder next time

**Pooeypants** · Feb 25, 2004, 04:59 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (ruiner,)

Will try harder next time<hr size="1" /></blockquote>
roflmao....ooo cheeky

tman_ndsu08 · Feb 28, 2004, 08:42 pm

Viruses, like every living thing, is just proteins and DNA. Eventually, with the help of nano technology, we should be able to target individual atoms or molecules for distruction.

Once this happen then no disease will ever dis-ease anyone's life.

Probably a LONG way into the future, however. So, for now, medical science to the rescue!

**Pooeypants** · Feb 29, 2004, 05:46 am

<blockquote>Quote:<hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (tman_ndsu08,)
Viruses, like every living thing, is just proteins and DNA. Eventually, with the help of nano technology, we should be able to target individual atoms or molecules for distruction.

Once this happen then no disease will ever dis-ease anyone's life.

Probably a LONG way into the future, however. So, for now, medical science to the rescue!<hr size="1" /></blockquote>
Just to add, there are also RNA viruses as well such as the infamous HIV.

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Feb 24, 2004, 07:20 pm	#21 (permalink) (top)
shunyadragon Hot Lava Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 940	Any century, since a pandemic has to involve most or all the world, this pandemic has to have occured in recent history. Hint, hint </span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by pooeypants Meh, SARS was overblown by mega proportions.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> The only major pandemic in history is the 1918-1919 flu pandemic that killed between 30 million and 70 million people world wide. It probably contributed to ending World War I because of the huge number of soldiers and civilians that died. It was sometimes called the Spaniah Flu Pandemic. It is an important event in history for those that are interested and you can check it out on the net. Recent research has indicated that it may have been a highly contagious variation of a Bird Flu. The empty cup contains the most Frank A Doonan Turn weapons into peace and friendship with gifts of jade-silk www.shunyadragon.com I do not know, therefore I think . . .

Feb 24, 2004, 08:29 pm	#22 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,541	Actually, there were two more flu pandemics first in 1957-1958 and 1968-1969, both originating in Asia. source War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Feb 24, 2004, 11:22 pm	#23 (permalink) (top)
shunyadragon Hot Lava Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 940	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,) Actually, there were two more flu pandemics first in 1957-1958 and 1968-1969, both originating in Asia. source<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> I guess it is a matter of interpretation. I remember these and I would not consider them pandemics, because the impact and death toll was not high enough by my standards. The pandemiic of the future will most likely be a fast spreading and deadly flu. The recemt cholera and AIDS outbreaks may likely be also considered pandemics, but not on the scale of the 1917-1919 flu pandemic.. The empty cup contains the most Frank A Doonan Turn weapons into peace and friendship with gifts of jade-silk www.shunyadragon.com I do not know, therefore I think . . .

Feb 25, 2004, 05:41 am	#24 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,541	Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls. War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Feb 25, 2004, 07:51 am	#25 (permalink) (top)
shunyadragon Hot Lava Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 940	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (Pooeypants,) Well it's the definition of the word, pandemics means an epidemic that is geographically widespread, doesn't talk specifically about the death tolls.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Flu occurs every year world wide, but not all years are considered epidemics or pandemics. I said it was an interpretation of how severe the event is. I do not think every world wide spread of disease is and epidemic or pandemic. I am not sure where to draw the line. I think SARS would barely make the grade for an epidemic. It's potential was more of a concern than the reality. The empty cup contains the most Frank A Doonan Turn weapons into peace and friendship with gifts of jade-silk www.shunyadragon.com I do not know, therefore I think . . .

Feb 25, 2004, 08:44 am	#26 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,541	HIV has become a pandemic now also, almost forgot and to think I got lectured only last week on it. :( War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Feb 25, 2004, 02:01 pm	#27 (permalink) (top)
ruiner Igneous Magma Posts: 180	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by because the impact and death toll was not high enough by my standards.<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Will try harder next time

Feb 25, 2004, 04:59 pm	#28 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,541	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (ruiner,) Will try harder next time<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> roflmao....ooo cheeky War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before

Feb 28, 2004, 08:42 pm	#29 (permalink) (top)
tman_ndsu08 BANNED Posts: 5,021	Viruses, like every living thing, is just proteins and DNA. Eventually, with the help of nano technology, we should be able to target individual atoms or molecules for distruction. Once this happen then no disease will ever dis-ease anyone's life. Probably a LONG way into the future, however. So, for now, medical science to the rescue!

Feb 29, 2004, 05:46 am	#30 (permalink) (top)
Pooeypants Neo Moderator Location: England Posts: 5,541	</span><blockquote><span class="smallfont">Quote:</span><hr size="1" />Originally Posted by (tman_ndsu08,) Viruses, like every living thing, is just proteins and DNA. Eventually, with the help of nano technology, we should be able to target individual atoms or molecules for distruction. Once this happen then no disease will ever dis-ease anyone's life. Probably a LONG way into the future, however. So, for now, medical science to the rescue!<hr size="1" /></blockquote><span class='postcolor'> Just to add, there are also RNA viruses as well such as the infamous HIV. War is Peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is strength Harness the power of Ingsoc, then you can capture someone killed the year before