Now, you might be wondering, what's the current situation like? Well, in 2019, there were over 140,000 deaths from measles worldwide. That's a big jump from the previous year, and it's all because of low vaccination coverage in some parts of the world. It's like, come on people, get your kids vaccinated!
And, let's talk about the measles outbreak in the United States. In 2019, there were over 1,200 cases of measles reported, which is the highest number in over 25 years. It's like, what's going on here? Didn't we already conquer measles like, a million years ago? Apparently not, because some people are still refusing to get vaccinated.
Now, I know what you're thinking, "What's the big deal about measles?" Well, let me tell you, it's a highly contagious disease that can spread like wildfire. And, if you're not vaccinated, you're like, super susceptible to getting it. It's like, don't be that guy who gets measles and then spreads it to everyone else.
Measles Outbreak History Graph
