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1772 North America measles epidemic 1772 North America Measles: 1,080 [114] 1772–1773 Persian Plague (part of the second plague pandemic) 1772–1773 Persia: Bubonic plague: 2 million [115] 1775–1776 England influenza outbreak 1775–1776 England Influenza: Unknown [116] 1775–1782 North American smallpox epidemic: 1775–1782
The development of the measles vaccine has been vital in reducing outbreaks. Without a measles vaccine, measles epidemics could happen every 2 to 5 years and last up to 3 to 4 months at a time. [22] Commonly outbreaks in one country spread to others and this can be traced by close examination of the virus DNA.
Outbreaks of Measles, a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Initial symptoms typically fever and a red rash. Initial symptoms typically fever and a red rash. More serious complications can sometimes develop.
Measles outbreaks have been on the rise in the United States, especially in communities with lower rates of vaccination. [123] A different vaccine distribution within a single territory by age or social class may define different general perceptions of vaccination efficacy. [ 192 ]
1900–1904 San Francisco plague epidemic; 1916 New York City polio epidemic; 1918–1930 Encephalitis lethargica epidemic; 1924 Los Angeles pneumonic plague outbreak; 1924–1925 Minnesota smallpox epidemic; 1947 New York City smallpox outbreak; 1962-1965 rubella epidemic [2] 1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires' disease outbreak; 1976 swine flu ...
And measles outbreaks are continuing to emerge across the country. The U.S. has recorded 41 measles cases within the first two months of 2024, as of the CDC’s March 1 update. Ten of the cases ...
Here are the worst epidemics and pandemics in history, dating from prehistoric to modern times. The archaeological site is now called "Hamin Mangha" and is one of the best-preserved prehistoric ...
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