As a result of intensive efforts to vaccinate children, measles and its attendant complications of encephalitis and death have declined more than 99% from the prevaccine era. Similarly, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis has declined markedly. Measles vaccine has been demonstrated to be extremely safe, as well as extremely effective. The health and resource benefits due to vaccination against measles during the first 20 years of vaccine licensure have been enormous. In this period it is estimated that vaccination against measles has prevented 52 million cases, 5,200 deaths, and 17,400 cases of mental retardation, achieving a net savings of $5.1 billion. These substantial health and resource benefits of measles vaccination will continue to accrue in the future.
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October 01 1985
Health Impact of Measles Vaccination in the United States
Alan B. Bloch;
Alan B. Bloch
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Walter A. Orenstein;
Walter A. Orenstein
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Harrison C. Stetler;
Harrison C. Stetler
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Steven G. Wassilak;
Steven G. Wassilak
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Robert W. Amler;
Robert W. Amler
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Kenneth J. Bart;
Kenneth J. Bart
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Cecil D. Kirby;
Cecil D. Kirby
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Alan R. Hinman
Alan R. Hinman
From the Division of Immunization, Center for Prevention Services, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
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Pediatrics (1985) 76 (4): 524–532.
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Received:
June 11 1984
Accepted:
January 21 1985
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Alan B. Bloch, Walter A. Orenstein, Harrison C. Stetler, Steven G. Wassilak, Robert W. Amler, Kenneth J. Bart, Cecil D. Kirby, Alan R. Hinman; Health Impact of Measles Vaccination in the United States. Pediatrics October 1985; 76 (4): 524–532. 10.1542/peds.76.4.524
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