Grant County Health District Measles Outbreak April – 格兰特县卫生区四月爆发疫情.pptVIP

Grant County Health DistrictMeasles OutbreakApril – July 2008 Dr. Alex Brzezny, HO Peggy Grigg, GCHD Administrator Jackie Dawson, Region 7 Epi History of Measles References to measles can be found as far back as the 7th century A.D. Described by Rhazes (Persian philosopher and physician) in the 10th century A.D. as more dreaded than smallpox Before the 1963 measles vaccine: Approximately 3 to 4 million cases Average of 450 deaths a year in the U.S. Epidemic cycles occurring every 2 to 3 years 1/2 the population had measles by 6 yo 90% had measles by 15 yo Measles Control Goals by WHO