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10. Asian Flu

Estimated death toll: 1,000,000 – 2,000,000

The mildest influence pandemic to hit the human population in the 20th century, Asian Flu was caused by the virus that was a combination of avian and human influenza viruses. At the beginning of 1957, the outbreak started in china and quickly spread to nearby Asian nations, reaching the US in the summer. Maurice Hilleman created the vaccine that stopped the diseases from killing far more people.

Top 10 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century Asian Flu

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