# Ep 28: Measles: The Science, MMR Vaccine, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and History

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Podcast: [Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606)
Published: 2025-01-17T05:15:50+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-stahl8/episodes/Ep-28-Measles-The-Science--MMR-Vaccine--Epidemiology--Pathogenesis--and-History-e2tk0m6
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Duration seconds: 3433

## Resource

In 2023, measles claimed an estimated 107,000 lives, yet vaccination has prevented a staggering 60 million deaths since 2000. Despite this, measles remains a pressing issue in many developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. On this episode of Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast , we dive deep into the science behind this highly contagious disease. From its pathogenesis and epidemiology to the life-saving MMR vaccine and the fascinating history of measles—including its 10th-century description as being "more dreaded than smallpox"—host Jessica unpacks it all. Drawing on her career as a contractor with CDC, her experience with rare pathogens, and her passion for public health, Jessica sheds light on why measles remains a global challenge. Whether you're a public health enthusiast or just curious about infectious diseases, this episode promises to be both informative and engaging. Tune in to learn something new about a virus that's been plaguing humanity for 5,000 years. Citations: https://asm.org/articles/2019/may/measles-and-immune-amnesia#:~:text=During%20the%20acute%20phase%20of,new%2C%20MV%2Dspecific%20lymphocytes . https://www.cdc.gov/pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-13-measles.html (vaccine safety info) https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson3/section2.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1045187001000589 https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/measles-mumps-and-rubella-virus-vaccine-live https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/priorix https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/hcp/about.html#vaccine-safety https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/308400#google_vignette https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0755498222000422 https://scielo.org…

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