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TIMELINE: History of major diseases to infect United States
The rate of vaccinations is dropping in the U.S. Since 2008, there has been a resurgence with some diseases making a comeback. This timeline highlights the history of 10 major infectious diseases, the year they peaked in the U.S. and their current status in the U.S.