Measles cases are rising in Ontario, putting pregnant people and their babies at risk. Experts are calling for better prenatal screening for measles antibodies and urging vaccination before pregnancy.
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- Pregnant people with measles face higher risks of severe complications and death. 19s
- Ontario's outbreak has led to 39 infections and six infants born already infected. 43s
- Canada recorded its first death linked to the outbreak: a premature baby infected before birth. 1m 4s
- Vaccination before pregnancy is recommended, as the vaccine is not advised during pregnancy. 1m 20s
- Routine prenatal testing usually does not screen for measles immunity. 1m 38s