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The anti-vax movement has caused an uptick in illnesses rarely seen in such numbers for quite some time. In the past has there ever been a similar movement where people ignored medical advice because of personal beliefs? If so, what were the repercussions?

by /u/bluelily216 in /r/AskHistorians

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