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100 years ago, the flu killed 50 million people worldwide. Here's how it affected Utah

100 years ago, the flu killed 50 million people worldwide. Here's how it affected Utah

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For many of us, the flu is a seasonal nuisance that emerges each year as the days grow shorter and people huddle indoors — annoying but not truly threatening.

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