Measles Outbreak in Ontario Claims Infant Lives

A premature newborn in Ontario died after contracting measles from an unvaccinated mother amid a surge in measles outbreaks across North America, driven by low vaccination rates, especially in rural Mennonite communities. The child’s death highlights the ongoing risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination, particularly for pregnant women, as health officials warn of the increasing danger posed by declining immunization coverage.