Ontario Reports First Measles Death in Over Three Decades

A Hamilton child under five, unvaccinated, has died as measles cases rise globally and locally.

• The child's death marks the first measles-related fatality in Ontario since 1989.
• Public Health Ontario confirms 22 measles cases in the province this year, matching a recent high.
• Most cases are linked to travel, with unvaccinated children particularly affected.
• Health officials urge vaccination amidst increasing global measles activity.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizes the importance of listening to healthcare professionals.

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