MEASLES IN FIJI, 1875
Background
Who was Affected?
Measles
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When & Where
Treatment and Prevention
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This Measles outbreak occurred
in 1875, during the time period that the Europeans were expanding trade in the Pacific Islands.
January of 1875
Lasted six months
Spread to all the islands that were inhabited
Started off with the chiefs of the Fiji islands