Measles: The Cancer Killer?
Incubation
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Measles Vaccine and Immune Memory
This chapter investigates the surprising benefits of the measles vaccine introduced in the 1960s, highlighting a notable drop in childhood mortality from various infectious diseases beyond measles itself. It examines the hypothesis that measles may weaken immune memory, increasing susceptibility to other infections, and discusses the broader health implications for children post-measles outbreaks.
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