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The Hidden Dangers of Measles
This chapter investigates the unexpected decrease in child mortality from infectious diseases following measles vaccination. It highlights the concept of immunological amnesia, detailing how a measles infection can erase significant immune memory and increase vulnerability to other pathogens. The narrative emphasizes the implications of this immune depletion on both individual health and community herd immunity.