How many people die of measles?

Answer 1

Death of measles is quite rare, and does not happen to many people. It is just a worse symptom than the chicken pox and you would only die from it if you had a disease such aids or something as strong as that. If you are worried, and the spots do not go away, consult your local doctor.

Answer 2

My Father's sister died from having German Measles. She was 14 years old and was born in 1923. She died in 1937. She had gone to summer camp in the Laurentiens, one hour north of Montreal, presumably carrying the virus, but as yet, undetected. Patricia Doherty came down with a fever and swollen glands. The camp staff assumed she was hot from spending the day outside in the sunny countryside, therefore her fever was untreated for 24 hours until she became almost comatose. At that point she was rushed down to a Montreal hospital and the full effect and symptoms of the rash were evident. The doctors were able to bring the fever down to 101 F. She slept and the family thought the worst was over. The following evening, her temperature spiked to 106 and she died.

Answer 3

Approximately 48,000 people died from the German measles before the vaccine for it was discovered. The vaccine was discovered in 1963.