Shot by Shot Story Gallery - Beverly’s Story

• 2020

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In April 1961, a young girl in Baltimore wanted a Chatty Cathy doll for her upcoming birthday but ended up contracting measles from her cousin Leon. Despite a high fever and delirium, her mother chose to nurse her at home rather than hospitalize her. The girl's recovery was prolonged, and the rash only appeared after her fever broke. Eventually, she celebrated her birthday with her friends and cherished her doll and puppet gifts. The story reflects on the lack of measles vaccine in 1961 and emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent deadly outbreaks similar to recent ones in Australia and Texas.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Families & Children; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Measles; Measles Vaccine; Vaccination; Vaccines; Infectious Disease Medicine; Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Institutions: California Immunization Coalition (CIC)

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