Palestine High School Alumni Association

Harry Martin Meyer Jr 1945

Distinguished Alumni of 1989

11 / 25 / 1928  –  08 / 19 / 2001

Dr. Harry Martin Meyer Jr., a pediatric virologist who played a vital role in defeating German measles and other infectious diseases, died on Sunday in Kenmore, Washington, at the home of his stepson. He was 72 and lived in Friday Harbor, Washington, on San Juan Island.

He rose to national prominence with the discovery of first effective vaccine against rubella.

Source: The New York Times 08-25-2001