The U.S.-based Measles Initiative has announced that the number of deaths from measles across the globe fell drastically by 78 percent in 2008 when compared to the death rates in 2000. The report said 164,000 died from measles in 2008 compared to 733,000 in 2000.
The report added that this decrease was largely down to the large number of vaccination efforts the world over. However the Measles Initiative said the deaths could resurge in the coming years as it faces a gap of $59 million in funding. "The combined effect of decreased political and financial commitment could result in an estimated 1.7 million measles-related deaths between 2010-13," it said.
Measles | Rubeola - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Thomas Frieden, director of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that measles could make a rapid comeback if the vaccination efforts slackened. "We saw this in the United States between 1989 and 1991, when an estimated 55 000 measles cases and more than 130 deaths occurred," he said.
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Mumps - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis And Treatment - FAQs
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that typically causes a painful swelling of one or more of the salivary gland. Mumps most commonly occurs in children aged 2-12 years who have not been vaccinated against the disease. However, it can occur at any age. It was a common childhood disease before the development of the mumps vaccine (MMR vaccine).
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that typically causes a painful swelling of one or more of the salivary gland. Mumps most commonly occurs in children aged 2-12 years who have not been vaccinated against the disease. However, it can occur at any age. It was a common childhood disease before the development of the mumps vaccine (MMR vaccine).
Measles: No Measly Threat!
Measles has not been feared for a while due to its eradication, yet people could still be susceptible to an attack especially if they have not been vaccinated says a recent report.
Measles has not been feared for a while due to its eradication, yet people could still be susceptible to an attack especially if they have not been vaccinated says a recent report.
Government Might Conduct Measles Vaccination Campaign
The Union Government may go in for an immunisation campaign similar to pulse polio programme to administer a booster dose of measles vaccine.
The Union Government may go in for an immunisation campaign similar to pulse polio programme to administer a booster dose of measles vaccine.
