Measles
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Until the 1960s, measles was a fact of life in the United States and the developed world. Each year, about half a million people--mostly children--would come down with symptoms that were no worse than a bad cold, except for a rash that spread over the body. Most thought it was harmless, but each year, a small percentage of those that got it died. A look into its history shows that measles has been one of history's deadliest killers, virtually wiping out entire Native American populations in colonial America. Since a vaccine was developed, the number of measles cases each year has become a fraction of what it once was. This is the fascinating story of this once-feared disease--from its ancient origins to the discovery of a vaccine and near eradication.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1404202560
ISBN13:9781404202566
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Rosen Young Adult
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Age Range:12 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12
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