Measles: From Ancient Epidemics to Modern Prevention and Public Health Challenges

By Alan J Maurice

Measles: From Ancient Epidemics to Modern Prevention and Public Health Challenges offers a comprehensive exploration of one of humanity's most contagious and historically significant diseases. From its origins in early civilizations to devastating epidemics among indigenous populations, from the groundbreaking development of vaccines to modern challenges of resurgence, this book provides an in-depth understanding of measles across multiple dimensions.
Through meticulous examination of epidemiology, virology, global and U.S. public health responses, and the social, cultural, and political factors that shape vaccination efforts, this book illuminates the enduring relevance of measles. Case studies from around the world illustrate both successes and failures in controlling outbreaks, while discussions of herd immunity, vaccine hesitancy, and modern innovations highlight the ongoing battle against this preventable disease.
This book is essential reading for public health professionals, medical practitioners, policymakers, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the interplay between infectious diseases, society, and global health strategies. It serves as both a historical record and a guide for future efforts to achieve lasting protection against measles and other preventable diseases.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDVL3G1B
• ISBN13: 9798242387065
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"