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Almost everyone in the United States got the Measles
The Measles was an expected life event. Aproximatly three to four millon cases were recorded, and an average of 450 deaths. -
First Vaccine Developed
Dr. John Franklin Enders and Dr. Thomas C. Peebles cultivated the virus and based on materials isolated by Peebles -
MMR Vaccine
Dr. Maurice Hilleman developed the MMR vaccine, which treat Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in a single shot followed by a booster shot. -
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Measles Cases mainly in Children
It was discovered that most of the Measles cases had occured in children who had been vaccinated with the measles vaccine -
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55,662 Measles cases reported
Dramatic increase in Measles outbreak, most cases occured in childdren under five years of age. during this period 123 people died from measles related illnesses. -
Largest Outbreak of Measles in a Preschool
Recorded that more than 50 cases orginated from one preschool. -
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Most Recent Outbreaks
In recent years the outbreaks of the measles have never exceded more than 50 -
No Longer Endemic
A group of expertise from the CDC met and concluded that Measles is no longer endemic in the United States.
