title: Measles outbreak--New York City, 1990-1991.
abstract: In March 1990, a large measles outbreak began in New York City. Through December 1990, approximately 2500 cases and eight measles-associated deaths were reported. However, since January 1991, transmission has increased; through May 7, more than 2000 cases and nine deaths were reported to the New York City Department of Health (NYCDH) in 1991.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology*; D009519:New York City / Q000453:epidemiology