Which of the following describes measles?
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Before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963, nearly everyone had a mild case of measles (which provided lifetime immunity) by what age?
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Between 1900 and 1963, death from measles declined by 98% in the U.S., due to advancements in living conditions, nutrition, and health care. This significant decline happened before the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963.
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Right before the measles mass vaccination program was introduced in the U.S., what percentage of measles cases fully recovered?
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Which of the following is one of the main reasons why people in underdeveloped countries, especially those with widespread poverty, die from measles?
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Which vitamin is recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of measles?
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Studies suggest that which of the following may be a benefit from getting measles?
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Babies born to mothers who have had measles are protected from measles for a longer period of time than babies born to mothers vaccinated with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
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About 1 in 640 children will experience a seizure from the first dose of the MMR vaccine.
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Of the 5,700 U.S. children who get a seizure after the MMR vaccine each year, about 300 cases may result in epilepsy.
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The manufacturer’s package insert states that the MMR vaccine has not undergone safety studies for its potential to cause cancer, genetic mutations, and impaired fertility.
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It has been proven that the MMR vaccine is safer than measles infection.
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