Texas medicine
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Although the introduction of the measles vaccine in the United States in 1963 has led to a marked decrease in the incidence of measles (rubeola), this childhood exanthem has not been eliminated. Since 1983, increases in incidence have been observed. Outbreaks have occurred among previously immunized school and college-age students and unimmunized preschool children, infants, and babies. This article reports a measles outbreak at a state university in Texas and proposes a plan to develop immunity against measles to prevent future outbreaks at college and university campuses.
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Over the past 30 years, adolescents represent the only age group in the United States whose health status has not improved significantly. In this population, major health problems that are becoming increasingly important in regard to preventive intervention include substance abuse, depression, teenage pregnancy, and AIDS. Research in adolescent mental health during the past decade has focused on both the etiology and the prevention of problem behaviors. We review the development and application of various preventive intervention approaches in the field of adolescent mental health and discuss implications for future directions.