Measles vaccines save lives each year
a year ago
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- Measles vaccines have saved over 90 million lives in the last 50 years.
- The first measles vaccine was developed by John Enders in 1963, with improvements by Maurice Hilleman leading to the MMR vaccine.
- Before vaccination, measles infected nearly every child, causing millions of deaths annually, especially in poorer countries.
- Vaccination efforts, including the Expanded Programme on Immunization and Gavi Vaccine Alliance, have significantly increased global vaccination rates.
- Measles vaccines are highly effective, reducing the risk of measles by 95% and preventing outbreaks through herd immunity.