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Measles (Rubeola) has increased its epidemic potential with the development of large city schools. Measles occurs naturally only in human beings. Usually after exposure, a child develops his first symptoms in 9-11 days. Malaise, high fever, and irritability are associated with inflammation of the eyes, tearing, a hacking cough, and nasal discharge. One to eight days later a rash develops, with small spots on the mucous membrane of the mouth and a red rash, at times slightly elevated, breaking out over the forehead, spreading downward over the face, neck, and trunk. Each spot (lesion) persists for about three days and disappears in the same order; total duration of the rash is about six days. Rarely complications of fluid retention or pneumonia develop; but most measles cases are self-limited, with a complete recovery conferring lifetime immunity. A vaccine is available to protect very young children, patients with tuberculosis, and others whose immune mechanisms are likely to be impaired.

Measles deaths decreased by more than half
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