Measles

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Ontario Shocked by First Measles Death in Decades

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Tragic news in Ontario as a young child succumbs to measles - the first death in over 10 years. Find out more on this alarming situation!

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Ontario has been rocked by its first measles-related death in decades. Public Health Ontario reported that the young child who passed away was not vaccinated against the highly contagious virus, shedding light on the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates. This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the real threat measles poses to public health if vaccination levels drop. With 22 confirmed cases of the disease in the province this year, the need for immunization is more crucial than ever.

The tragic death of the unvaccinated young child has sparked concerns among experts, with infectious disease specialists emphasizing the urgent need for widespread vaccination to prevent further outbreaks. The report of no secondary measles cases in Alberta, despite the rising numbers in Ontario, highlights the importance of vaccination in controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Public Health Ontario's call for vigilance underscores the critical role of immunization in safeguarding public health against preventable illnesses.

As Ontario grapples with this somber event, it serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of vaccine-preventable diseases. The child's death, the first of its kind in over a decade, underscores the significance of vaccination in protecting vulnerable populations from infectious diseases. This tragedy underscores the ongoing battle against misinformation and the vital role vaccination plays in preserving public health.

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Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989 ... (CBC.ca)

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus.

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Infectious disease expert warns measles 'a very real threat' (CTV News)

A Canadian epidemiologist is warning the measles presents a 'very real threat' to public health if Canada doesn't maintain a high vaccination rate.

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Unimmunized young child dies after contracting measles: Report (BradfordToday)

This is the first measles-related death in Ontario in more than a decade; there have been 22 confirmed cases of the disease in the province this year.

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Ontario sees first measles death in more than a decade after young ... (CTV Toronto)

A young child has died of measles in Ontario, marking the first death in the province from the highly contagious virus in more than 10 years, a Public ...

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Child under 5 from Hamilton dies from measles virus: PHO (CityNews Toronto)

Public Health Ontario noted that 12 of the children were unimmunized against measles, and one child's immunization status was unknown.

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Ontario sees first measles death in decades of tracking after young ... (CTV Toronto)

A young child has died of measles in Ontario, marking the first death in the province from the highly contagious virus in more than 10 years, a Public ...

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Ontario reports first death from measles in over a decade (Reuters)

The child required hospitalization and was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus, Public Health Ontario (PHO) said in a statement on ...

No secondary measles cases reported in Alberta, vaccination urged ... (pentictonherald.ca)

Though there have been no secondary infections yet reported, AHS is urging Albertans to make sure their vaccinations are up to date to prevent outbreaks. "We ...

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Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989 ... (CBC.ca)

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus.

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Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public ... (Globalnews.ca)

Public Health Ontario says a young child has died after being hospitalized for measles — the first such death in more than a decade.

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Child under five dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public ... (Ottawa Citizen)

Public Health Ontario says a young child has died after being hospitalized for measles — the first such death in the province in more than a decade.

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Unvaccinated Hamilton child died from measles infection (TheSpec.com)

Hamilton public health is urging parents to get their children vaccinated after a young child, less than five years old, who had not been immunized, died of a ...

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When measles rears its head, young, unvaccinated children bear ... (CBC.ca)

An Ontario child's death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us ...

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Young child who died of measles was from Hamilton (Toronto Star)

'This is a profoundly tragic situation where a young child has left us too soon,' Hamilton's associate medical health officer said Friday, adding that out ...

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