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What is the name of the scientist that had the most influence on measles?
Maurice Hilleman. He developed the measles vaccine, and it is estimated to prevent 1 million deaths every year.
How many people die from the measles vaccine in the US each year?
Deaths directly caused by the measles vaccine are extremely rare in the US, with estimates ranging from 0 to 1 per year. The benefits of vaccination in preventing measles and its complications far outweigh the risks of adverse effects from the vaccine.
How does measles vaccine prevent diarrhea?
Children who have measles., or have had the disease in the previous four weeks, have a substantially increased risk of developing severe or fatal diarrhea or dysentery (there is some evidence that the increased risk lasts up to six months after measles). Because of the strong relationship between measles and serious diarrhea, and the effectiveness of measles vaccines, measles immunization is a very cost-effective measure for reducing diarrhea morbidity and deaths. Measles vaccine given at 9 months of age can prevent up to 25% of diarrhea-associated deaths in children under 5 years of age.
How many people died from measles in the 18th century?
1/3
How many people die from Measles?
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/
Can you die from the missals?
No, there is no such disease as "missals". But if you mean Measles- yes. In 2013, there were 145 700 measles deaths globally. Being vaccinated against measles is very important.
How many people have been killed by measles?
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.
How did the vaccination change society?
Vaccines changed society because with out vaccines then there would be so many deaths. Vaccines help to prevent the disease before you get it. Why pay a visit to the doctor when you can just go get the vaccine and not have to get the disease.
Is measles dangerous?
Yes they can, but we have modern medicines to keep you from dying.In 2008, approximately 164,000 people died of measles in the world.Yes, they can but modern medicine can keep you from dying.
How many people die every year of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is estimated to cause over 2.5 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization. The majority of these deaths occur in developing countries among children under the age of 5 and elderly individuals. Vaccination, proper medical treatment, and good hygiene practices can help prevent pneumonia-related deaths.
Why do you have to get vaccinated for the Swine Flu?
In the US, the vaccination is highly recommended but not mandatory, except for health care workers in certain states (e.g., New York) where state laws have been enacted to prevent health care workers from working with or near patients if they have not had a vaccination.Vaccines can prevent you from getting the swine flu and in some people that may prevent them from feeling very ill and maybe even prevent some deaths.
What is Responsible for over 25 million deaths since its discovery?
- Starvation - Malaria - Dengue - Hypothermia - Measles - Polio - Cancer - Hypertension - Diabetes
