Measles - United States, 1997(From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Article Abstract:

The number of measles cases in the US in 1997 was the lowest on record since measles became a reportable disease in 1912. A total of 138 cases nationwide were reported to the CDC, which was a 55% drop from 1995. Of these 138, 81 (59%) were probably imported from another country. No measles cases were reported from 21 states, and fewer than five were reported from an additional 20 states and the District of Columbia. The fact that imported cases do not lead to local epidemics is proof that universal measles vaccination has been very successful.

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Measles - United States, 1996, and the interruption of indigenous transmission

Article Abstract:

Children should receive a second measles vaccination when they begin school or by the age of 12. In 1996, there were 488 measles cases in the US. Seventy-five percent occurred in people five years or older. Sixty-four percent had not been vaccinated although many were eligible. Over half of the cases occurred in schools and many of the affected children had only received one dose of measles vaccine. Vaccinating all children again between the ages of 4-6 or 11-12 could increase the chance of eradicating measles worldwide.

Measles vaccine, Measles vaccines

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Childhood Vaccines--United States, 1995-1999. (From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Article Abstract:

Doctors should give children the chickenpox vaccine at the same time as the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or wait at least one month after the MMR vaccine. The chickenpox vaccine may be less effective if given less than 30 days after the MMR vaccine.

Chickenpox vaccine, Chickenpox vaccines

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