Measles' Deadly Legacy
Measles wreaked havoc in the New World, with Cuba losing up to two-thirds of its population due to the disease. Initially brought by conquistadors, measles became endemic, causing devastating epidemics that claimed thousands of lives over the centuries. The mortality rates fluctuated as populations developed immunity, but measles remained a significant killer, second only to smallpox among Native American populations.In this clip
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Ep 21 Measles: The Worst Souvenir
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