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	~~'''~~Hong Kong ~~flu'''‏‎, also known as the '''1968~~ flu pandemic~~''', was a category 2 flu pandemic whose effects were felt worldwide from~~ 1968 to 1969. It was the third [[pandemic]] of the 20th century, following the [[Spanish flu]] in 1918 and the [[Asian flu]] in 1957. The Hong Kong flu was caused by an H3N2 strain of the [[Influenza A virus]], a subtype of viruses that affects birds and mammals.		{{Short description\|An article about the Hong Kong flu pandemic of 1968-1969}}

	==~~Origins and Spread~~==		== Overview ==
	The Hong Kong flu ~~pandemic originated in~~ [[~~Hong Kong~~]] in ~~early~~ 1968. It ~~spread rapidly and became a global pandemic~~ by the ~~end~~ of the ~~year~~. ~~The virus~~ was ~~transported around~~ the ~~world through human travel, infecting people~~ in ~~countries across all continents. The [[United States]]~~, [[~~Australia~~]], and ~~several countries in~~ [[~~Europe~~]] ~~were particularly hard hit~~.		The '''Hong Kong flu''' was a global [[influenza pandemic]] that occurred in 1968-1969. It was caused by the [[Influenza A virus subtype H3N2\|H3N2 strain]] of the [[influenza virus]]. This pandemic was the third influenza pandemic to occur in the 20th century, following the [[Spanish flu]] of 1918 and the [[Asian flu]] of 1957.

	~~==Symptoms and Treatment==~~		[[File:Influenza_virus.png\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of the influenza virus structure]]
	~~The symptoms~~ of the ~~Hong Kong flu were similar to those of other~~ influenza ~~viruses. They included fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches. In severe cases, the~~ virus ~~could lead to pneumonia and other complications.~~

	~~Treatment for the~~ Hong Kong flu was ~~primarily supportive~~, ~~including rest~~, ~~hydration~~, ~~and medication to reduce fever and relieve symptoms.~~ [[~~Antiviral drugs~~]] ~~were also used in some cases~~. The ~~development of a vaccine was a major factor in controlling the~~ spread of the virus.		== Origin and Spread ==
			The Hong Kong flu was first detected in [[Hong Kong]] in July 1968. The virus quickly spread to other parts of [[Asia]], and by the end of 1968, it had reached the [[United States]], [[Europe]], and other regions. The rapid spread of the virus was facilitated by increased global travel and trade.

	==~~Impact~~==		== Virology ==
	The Hong Kong flu ~~pandemic resulted in~~ an ~~estimated one to four million deaths worldwide~~, ~~making it one~~ of ~~the deadliest pandemics in history~~. ~~However, the death rate~~ was ~~lower than that of~~ the ~~previous pandemics~~ in the ~~20th century~~.		The Hong Kong flu was caused by the H3N2 strain of the influenza A virus. This strain was a result of an [[antigenic shift]], a process where two or more different strains of a virus combine to form a new subtype. The H3N2 strain contained a new [[hemagglutinin]] (H3) and a neuraminidase (N2) that was similar to the one found in the 1957 Asian flu virus.

	The pandemic ~~had~~ significant ~~social~~ and ~~economic impacts. It~~ led to widespread illness and absenteeism~~, disrupting economies and societies around the world. The pandemic also highlighted the need for improved public health measures and pandemic preparedness~~.		== Impact ==
			The Hong Kong flu pandemic resulted in an estimated 1-4 million deaths worldwide. The impact varied by region, with some areas experiencing higher mortality rates than others. The pandemic placed a significant burden on healthcare systems and led to widespread illness and absenteeism.

	==~~See Also~~==		== Public Health Response ==
			Public health responses to the Hong Kong flu included the development and distribution of vaccines, although these efforts were limited by the speed at which the virus spread. Health authorities also implemented measures such as [[quarantine]] and [[social distancing]] to try to control the spread of the virus.

			== Legacy ==
			The Hong Kong flu pandemic highlighted the importance of global surveillance and rapid response to emerging infectious diseases. It also underscored the need for ongoing research and development of vaccines and antiviral drugs to combat influenza.

			== Related pages ==
	* [[Influenza pandemic]]		* [[Influenza pandemic]]
	* [[Spanish flu]]		* [[Spanish flu]]
	* [[Asian flu]]		* [[Asian flu]]
	* [[Influenza A virus]]		* [[Influenza A virus subtype H3N2]]

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'''Hong Kong flu'''‏‎, also known as the '''1968 flu pandemic''', was a category 2 flu pandemic whose effects were felt worldwide from 1968 to 1969. It was the third [[pandemic]] of the 20th century, following the [[Spanish flu]] in 1918 and the [[Asian flu]] in 1957. The Hong Kong flu was caused by an H3N2 strain of the [[Influenza A virus]], a subtype of viruses that affects birds and mammals.

==Origins and Spread==
The Hong Kong flu pandemic originated in [[Hong Kong]] in early 1968. It spread rapidly and became a global pandemic by the end of the year. The virus was transported around the world through human travel, infecting people in countries across all continents. The [[United States]], [[Australia]], and several countries in [[Europe]] were particularly hard hit.

==Symptoms and Treatment==
The symptoms of the Hong Kong flu were similar to those of other influenza viruses. They included fever, cough, sore throat, and muscle aches. In severe cases, the virus could lead to pneumonia and other complications.

Treatment for the Hong Kong flu was primarily supportive, including rest, hydration, and medication to reduce fever and relieve symptoms. [[Antiviral drugs]] were also used in some cases. The development of a vaccine was a major factor in controlling the spread of the virus.

==Impact==
The Hong Kong flu pandemic resulted in an estimated one to four million deaths worldwide, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in history. However, the death rate was lower than that of the previous pandemics in the 20th century.

The pandemic had significant social and economic impacts. It led to widespread illness and absenteeism, disrupting economies and societies around the world. The pandemic also highlighted the need for improved public health measures and pandemic preparedness.

==See Also==
* [[Influenza pandemic]]
* [[Spanish flu]]
* [[Asian flu]]
* [[Influenza A virus]]

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