The Measles Background and Federal Role in Vaccine Policy

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Measles.

Medical laws and legislation.

Medicine--Research.

Medicine.

Vaccination.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Presents basic information about measles, including its history in the U.S. and available treatments to prevent individuals from contracting the disease. Addresses Federal role in combating measles through funding, research, and Federal Government authority to require mandatory childhood vaccinations. Provides additional resources for information on measles and recommendations for vaccination against the disease

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Measles

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-DSP-0096

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license