NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL-MEASLES

What was the historic public health goal achieved by the United States in 2000?

• Elimination of tuberculosis

• Elimination of smallpox

• Elimination of measles

• Elimination of polio

How is measles primarily transmitted?

• Through contaminated water

• Through mosquito bites

• Through respiratory droplets

• Through physical contact

What is the most common side effect of the measles vaccine?

• Nausea

• Headache

• Fever

• Sore arm

How many deaths has measles caused globally per year before widespread vaccination?

• 5 million

• 2 million to 3 million

• 1 million

• 100,000

What is the leading cause of measles-related deaths?

• Otitis media

• Keratoconjunctivitis

• Pneumonia

• Diarrhea

What is the percentage of protection provided by two doses of the measles vaccine?

• 97%

• 95%

• 90%

• 85%

What is the main hurdle to the global elimination and eradication of measles according to the WHO?

• Vaccine shortages

• Poor healthcare infrastructure

• Lack of funding

• Vaccine hesitancy

What is the ultimate goal of promoting measles vaccination according to the text?

• Regional elimination

• Global elimination and eradication

• Reducing cases in children

• Improving vaccine safety

What is the consequence of near-perfect vaccination coverage according to the text?

• Increased disease transmission

• Higher rates of vaccine-preventable illness

• Decreased herd immunity

• Effective protection against a measles resurgence

What is the main concern regarding the recent upsurge in U.S. measles cases?

• Increased vaccine side effects

• Improved healthcare access

• Alarming step backward

• Decreased disease severity