Researching Family History, just found out my great grandfather died from Spanish Flu in 1918. Does this mean I am protected against SWINE FLU ?

[FreewheelinFranklin]

Just wondered, like.

No

OH MY GOD
I AM IN AWE

You're kidding right?

why on earth would it mean you are protected?

sweinfeld, i am disappointed. i was so sure this was yours...

looks like you have some stiff competition!

doh

oh this is top quality....

very very good.
with a historical slant

Oh yes, most definitely.

Though I wonder, if he DIED, then that might demonstrate a natural possibly inherited predisposition/weakness for the flu?

Pooka is right; you're probably doomed.

No, on balance, I would suggest that you have a genetic weakness regarding the flu. Have you thought about staying in the house until they have found a cure?

Has your research also suggested that he married a close relative?

NO.

Good grief.

Millions of peoples' ancestors had it and survived.

My grandmother - Dad's mum - had it.

I still caught swine flu.

Did he have any underlying medical problems?

LOLOL

My great-grandfather really did die of Spanish flu... We are more likely to have a weakness for this virus!!

Parmageddon - who told you that?

Yes but only if your grandfather was conceived after he died

No one - I am joking! although my g-grandfather was indeed a victim. Strangely my Mum only mentioned this today, apparently none of the rest of his immediately family inc my grandfather caught it at all.