The Ontario Ministry of Health announced on Thursday the first registered death of a measles patient of the current outbreak that began in October last year.
Dr. Kieran Moore, medical director of Health of Ontario, issued a statement that announced the death of a baby from the southwest ontarium who was born prematurely and infected with the highly contagious virus through his mother, but offered few details.
“The baby contracted the virus before the birth of his mother, who had not received measles, papers and rubella [MMR] vaccine. While measles may have been a factor that contributes both in premature and death, the baby also faced other serious medical complications not related to the virus, “Moore wrote.
“Out of respect for family privacy, no more personal or medical details will be shared.”
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