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Alberta Measles Outbreak Claims Life of Premature Baby

10/3/2025

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An Alberta premature baby died from measles contracted in utero, the first death in the provincial outbreak.
Alberta's outbreak has nearly 2,000 reported cases since spring, stressing health services and vaccination efforts.
The incident follows a June Ontario death of another premature baby infected with measles, underscoring vaccination and public health challenges.

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An Alberta premature baby died from measles contracted in utero, the first death in the provincial outbreak.
Alberta's outbreak has nearly 2,000 reported cases since spring, stressing health services and vaccination efforts.
The incident follows a June Ontario death of another premature baby infected with measles, underscoring vaccination and public health challenges.