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Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the World. Each volume pairs 60 to 70 original background narratives with over 100 documents to chronicle the major events. Various records may include: • official reports • surveys • speeches from leaders and opinion makers • court cases • legislation • testimony • and much more Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Organized chronologically, each volume covers the same wide range of topics: • business • the economy and labor • energy, environment, science, technology, and transportation • government and politics • health and social services • international affairs • national security and terrorism • rights and justice Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year’s events in context, and each document or group of documents include: • a comprehensive introduction • background information on the event • full-source citations • easy access to material • detailed and thematic table of contents • references to related coverage • documents from the last ten editions of the series
State, County, and Federal Officials Respond to Measles Outbreak : January 25, March 26, April 9, May 30, and October 4, 2019
State, County, and Federal Officials Respond to Measles Outbreak : January 25, March 26, April 9, May 30, and October 4, 2019
Between January 1 and October 4, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 1,249 individual cases of measles throughout the United States, the highest since 1992. While cases were reported in thirty-one states, 75 percent were linked to outbreaks in two Orthodox Jewish communities in New York. The outbreak renewed the national debate over the importance of vaccinations, and some state legislatures moved to amend their vaccine opt-out policies for school-age children.
Measles Spreads, Public Health Emergencies Declared
Measles is considered one of the most infectious viruses on ...
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