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The Measles Crisis: Historical and Health Perspectives

This chapter explores the serious health risks of measles, particularly for young children, emphasizing alarming CDC statistics and the virus's contagious nature. It also recounts the historical impact of measles, illustrated through the story of a young girl named Betty, and discusses the achievements and challenges in measles vaccination since its introduction.

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