What can the lessons of measles teach us about the importance of vaccines?

Karie Youngdahl on Measles

Submitted by Emily on Fri, 02/13/2015 - 11:47

In 1713, Cotton Mather, a prominent Boston minister who would bring the practice of smallpox variolation to the colonies, watched helplessly as measles devastated his family. On October 18 of that year he wrote in his diary, “The Measles coming into the Town, it is likely to be a Time of Sickness, and much Trouble in the Families of the Neighbourhood.” That day his eldest son became ill. Two daughters developed measles over the next few days.

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Anna Dragsbaek on Measles

Submitted by Emily on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 14:10

The scientific evidence is strong--vaccines save lives and prevent dangerous diseases like measles.  But perhaps the most poignant lesson is that good science alone is not always enough. Laws and policies matter a lot. As the US experiences a significant measles outbreak, one lesson is clear: science and policy ...

Source: PHRMA - February 11, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Emily Source Type: news