Measles

Measles has been around since the 11th and 12th centuries1657- Measles enters U.S1757- learned how contagiuos measles are1861- Civl war; Measles plays a role1916- Measles continues to spread; specific measlse antibodies found1954- Thomas Peebles isolates measles virus 1958- 1st vaccine tested1963- MMR: Combo vaccine debuts1981- Measles cases drop drasticaly 2000- Measles eliminated from the U.S2008- American measles outbreaks increase.

~cdc.gov~historyofvaccines.org~google.com

MMR Vaccine

Timeline

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These days measles is most common in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Almost all cases in America are brought back by American tourists who were not vaccinated.

SymtomsThe symtoms of measles are:~An extreamly high fever~Coughing~Runny nose~Red eyes~A red spotted rash starting at the head, spreading. May Get:~Diarrhea~An ear infectionDangers:~Pneumonia (lung infection) ~Damage to brain and hearing~Death(Rash lasts up to a week and the cough 10 days)

The MMR vaccine is a combination of three different vaccines: Measles, mumps, and rubella. Children are given two doses. the first between the ages of 12 and 15 months. The second btween ages 4 and 6 years old. 95 children out of 100 when given both shots are protected.

Measles

Lasting Impact

You can catch measles when:~Someone with measles coughs, breaths, or sneezes ~Being in the same room with someone with measles. Can catch it before you even know you have it

Spreading