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Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/05/health/frieden-measles/
The most infectious of all infectious diseases
By Dr. Tom Frieden, Special to CNN
updated 12:30 PM EST, Thu December 5, 2013
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000
We still continue to see cases stemming from overseas
Measles is preventable through vaccination
...Usually there are about 60 cases of measles in the United States in any given year. But this year we saw 175 reported cases in the first 11 months -- all ultimately linked to people who brought measles to the United States from abroad.
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Although most of us don't realize it because it is so rare in our country, measles is a serious disease. Worldwide, on an average day, 430 children -- 18 every hour -- die from measles and its complications.
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 of 10 people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected...
The most infectious of all infectious diseases
By Dr. Tom Frieden, Special to CNN
updated 12:30 PM EST, Thu December 5, 2013
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000
We still continue to see cases stemming from overseas
Measles is preventable through vaccination
...Usually there are about 60 cases of measles in the United States in any given year. But this year we saw 175 reported cases in the first 11 months -- all ultimately linked to people who brought measles to the United States from abroad.
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
Although most of us don't realize it because it is so rare in our country, measles is a serious disease. Worldwide, on an average day, 430 children -- 18 every hour -- die from measles and its complications.
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 of 10 people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected...