... measles. 129 cases in 13 states in the first four months. Since 2000 ,the average # of cases has risen to 155 / yr in the U.S.
In 2000 , w/ massive vaccination programs , measles was declared eradicated. however , due to travel and importation of the measles
and reluctance of parents to innoculate their children. The trend in Calif and NY is bolstered by prominent personalities , nay saying vaccinations.
Of the 129 cases of measles , 34 are results of importation or travel
E.g. in the Philippines 20 000 cases and 69 deaths were reported.
In Calif , 54 of 58 cases of measles were travel realated. 25 patients were unvaccinated and 19 for philosophical reasons. 11 had been vaccinated. 18 had no history to check
Pre - vaccination campaigns , the U.S. averaged 500 000 cases of measles a year. 2000 was the zero infection point.
My mother is now the person of longest residency on the 7 th floor at TLC. big whoop. the ' doc ' says ' 10 comfortable years '
' doc ' and I don't have quite the same viewpoint. I think it sad
Weather : blustery and cloudy - rain threatens Still its only jacket and scarf type days
Have a good'un
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