How many people have been killed by measles?

Answer 1

It's impossible to find that information out. In 2006 a 13 year old boy died of measles, first death in more than a decade.

So, yearly, statistically, 0.10% children die of measles or 1 in 10 years die of measles in the UK.

Thanks to vaccinations, we are now fairly safe from diseases like measles, but unfortunately as the rate of vaccinations goes down (due to fear mongering) some of these diseases are coming back.

If you are using this information to decide whether or not to vaccinate your child, remember that 200,000 people died of measles last year - in unvaccinated countries. Talk to your doctor and make the sensible decision.

Answer 2

"Death from measles occurs in approximately 2 per 1,000 reported cases in the United States.... Only 37 cases were reported in 2004." Source: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/measles/qandadis.asp

Answer 3

20 million people contract measles every year, mainly in third world contries.

Answer 4

There is no specific number, but there have been thousands and thousands of deaths caused by measles.

Answer 5

In 2007, there were 197 000 measles deaths globally - nearly 540 deaths every day or 22 deaths every hour. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs286/en/

Answer 6

in the us over 1 person caught it each year

Answer 7

Usually caucasian people

Answer 8

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