An unvaccinated child under age 5 has died from the measles in Ontario, unvaccinated children are at heightened risk for complications of the virus
An Ontario child under age 5 has died after acquiring measles this year, according to a new Public Health Ontario report that shows another four children in the province were admitted to hospital because of complications from the virus.The new report comes as Canada is experiencing a resurgence of measles cases following the pandemic. As of May 4, the Public Health Agency of Canada reports that there have been 75 cases reported nationally so far this year, the highest number since 2019.
Children are supposed to receive two doses of vaccine to be protected against measles, with the first administered when a child is 12 months old. Unvaccinated children, especially those under five, are at heightened risk for measles complications, which can include pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness and respiratory failure.
Experts say people who acquire measles after being vaccinated are likely to experience mild symptoms.
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