Ontario Reports First Measles Death in Over a Decade: Child Under Five

May 17, 2024, 02:30 PM

A young child under five years old has died of measles in Ontario, marking the first measles death in the province in more than a decade. The child was unvaccinated, according to Public Health Ontario. This tragic incident highlights the importance of vaccination as a preventive measure against measles, a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease. The death occurred among just 22 cases reported in the province.