AnnieA
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Since the advent of anti-febrile medications and hospitalization with IV fluids in very rare complicated cases, the measles has rarely been a fatal disease when treated with basic modern medical intervention. It was even a source of humor in the 50s and 60s.
First clip is "The Donna Reed Show" and a pop star "Buzz Berry" has to cancel a show because he has measles. His manager is upset and the doctor tries to reassure him saying "If your boy takes it easy, he'll be good as new in a few days. He's only got measles." The manager replies, "Only got measles! Doc, if he only had gangrene or typhoid fever, believe me, we could wring their hearts out. But measles ain't got no class, it's kid's stuff. They'll laugh at us."
First clip is "The Donna Reed Show" and a pop star "Buzz Berry" has to cancel a show because he has measles. His manager is upset and the doctor tries to reassure him saying "If your boy takes it easy, he'll be good as new in a few days. He's only got measles." The manager replies, "Only got measles! Doc, if he only had gangrene or typhoid fever, believe me, we could wring their hearts out. But measles ain't got no class, it's kid's stuff. They'll laugh at us."
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