Alberta babies have been born with measles due to outbreaks, worrying doctors – CBC

In each case the mother was unimmunized, the province says

Jun 20, 2025

As the province’s measles case count approaches 1,000, health experts are raising the alarm about Alberta babies who are being born already infected with the virus.

The provincial government has confirmed cases of congenital measles, which can lead to severe complications, including death, have already occurred as a result of this year’s outbreaks. Pregnant Albertans are also testing positive.

“Fewer than five cases of congenital measles have been reported in Alberta in 2025. In each case, the mother was not immunized. Information on whether the infants were born prematurely is not available,” an official with Primary and Preventative Health Services said in an email.

“To date, there have been 20 confirmed cases of measles in pregnant individuals. Fewer than five have been hospitalized due to the infection.”

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-measles-outbreak-congenital-babies-1.7565626