US EditionOntario confirms death of infant infected with measles
- A premature infant in southwestern Ontario died this year after contracting measles from their unvaccinated mother, Ontario health officials reported Thursday.
- The death occurred amid a measles outbreak in Canada that began last fall in Ontario and spread throughout North America, fueled by low vaccination rates.
- Ontario has reported 2,009 confirmed and probable measles cases since October 28, 2024, with 140 hospitalizations, mainly among unvaccinated individuals.
- Dr. Kieran Moore said the infant contracted measles in utero and that while measles may have contributed to the premature birth and death, other complications unrelated to the virus were involved.
- This first measles-linked fatality in the current outbreak highlights the serious risks to unvaccinated populations and underscores calls for vaccination, especially among those who may become pregnant.
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The Washington Hispanic
TVNA baby born prematurely with measles from an unvaccinated mother in Canada died, authorities reported Thursday without confirming the exact cause of her death, which has increased concerns about the resurgence of the virus. Canada has recorded 2,755 cases of measles, including 2,429 confirmed and 326 likely, according to federal health data updated until June 2. The epicenter of the outbreak is in Ontario province, where nearly 2,000 cases have …
Unvaccinated mother transmits measles to newborn, resulting in death
The Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario has confirmed that an unvaccinated mother transmitted the deadly measles virus to her unborn child, resulting in the baby's death shortly after birth.
Toronto, Canada, 5 Jun (EFE).- Canadian authorities reported on Thursday the death of a premature baby infected with measles, the first recorded death in the country since an outbreak of the disease began in October 2024, affecting thousands of people throughout the country. Ontario province’s medical director, Dr. Kieran Moore, stated in a statement that “the baby contracted the virus before birth through his mother, who had not received the jo…
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