why should I, well fed healthy kids most likely survived most child hood diseases. I got measles, mumps and chicken pox before there was any vaccine, Polio missed me but hit an older cousin and my first two girlfriends, they were lucky it was a mild form of polio and they didn't end up in an iron lung.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death, particularly in unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems. It can also cause long-term health issues by damaging the immune system, leaving survivors vulnerable to other infections.  unicef.org  World Health Organization (WHO)
Mumps can lead to serious complications, especially in adolescents and adults, including inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), swollen testicles (orchitis), and swollen ovaries (oophoritis). While most people recover fully, these complications can result in long-term health issues, such as infertility in males.
Chickenpox can lead to serious complications, including bacterial infections of the skin, pneumonia, and inflammation of the brain. It is particularly dangerous for infants, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. |
