A premature infant in Alberta, Canada, has tragically succumbed to measles, marking the first confirmed fatality linked to the disease’s resurgence in the country over the past year. Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange confirmed the death in a statement, revealing that the child was born prematurely after the mother contracted measles during pregnancy. The infant passed away shortly after birth, with measles identified as the direct cause. This incident follows the death of another premature infant with measles in June, though authorities at the time cited additional medical complications and did not definitively attribute the death to the disease. LaGrange emphasized that children under five, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems are particularly vulnerable to severe outcomes from measles. Canada, which had declared measles eradicated in 1998 due to widespread vaccination efforts, has reported 5,006 cases since the start of 2025, with Alberta and Ontario being the most affected provinces. Alarmingly, 88% of these cases involve unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak, which began in October 2024 in New Brunswick, has disproportionately impacted Mennonite, Amish, and other Anabaptist communities, largely due to lower vaccination rates. Measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus transmitted through droplets from coughing, sneezing, or breathing, can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, and even death. Health officials are urging the public to ensure vaccination to curb the spread of this preventable disease.