Traces the history of measles and rubella; describes the symptoms of the disease and the methods in which it is transmitted; explores the development of the measles vaccine; and discusses why measles and rubella continue to be a problem in spite of preventative medicine.
Presents an overview of measles and rubella, covering their history, scope, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, and prevention; also includes a glossary, a bibliography, and list of related organizations.