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Jan 1, 1347
The black death started in Europe
It killed an estimated 25–60% of Europeans. Some estimates are as high as 2/3 of the population. -
Period: Jan 1, 1347 to
History of disease
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Gruinard island is infected with anthrax
It was decontaminated in the late 20th centuary. -
First known case of HIV
HIV stands for 'human immunodeficiency virus'. -
Measles vaccine was first licenced in the US
Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases. It is caused by paramyxovirus and is the most unpleasant and the most dangerous of the children's diseases that result in a rash -
Major outbreak of swine flu
