In a study of data from England & Wales, Denmark, and the US, it was shown that measles infection suppresses the immune system for up to 3 years after infection, increasing the risk of death due to other childhood infections during that time. This means that prevention of measles significantly impacts overall health during critical childhood years.
Full Citation:
Mina, M.J., Metcalf, C.J. de Swart, R.L., et al. 2015. Long-term measles-induced immunomodulation increases overall childhood infectious disease mortality. Science. 348(6235).
Title of Article: Long-term measles-induced immunomodulation increases overall childhood infectious disease mortality
Author(s): Mina, M.J., Metcalf, C.J. de Swart, R.L., et al
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Name: Science
Publication Volume: 348(6235)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4823017/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1126/science.aaa3662