1990–1991 Philadelphia measles outbreak
Disease outbreak in Pennsylvania, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1990–1991 Philadelphia measles outbreak was a medical event in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which over 1,400 people, mostly children, became sick with measles, and nine children died.[1] There were two epicenters for this outbreak within the area: The Faith Tabernacle Congregation and the First Century Gospel Church. Both churches discouraged the use of not only vaccinations, but also all other forms of medical treatment, instead relying solely on faith healing.[2] Following an investigation into the first death from the outbreak, a court order was obtained to forcibly treat and vaccinate children whose parents would not agree to seeking medical care.[3]
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1990–1991 Philadelphia measles outbreak | |
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Disease | Measles |
Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Confirmed cases | 1400+ |
Deaths | 9 |
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