Kimie Birch
Kimie Birch is a four-month-old infant from Alberta, Canada, who made headlines after contracting measles, a disease believed to have been eradicated in the country since 1998. Her case is part of a concerning outbreak in Canada, where over 3,800 cases of measles have been reported in 2025, particularly affecting young children. Her mother, Morgan Birch, was initially unaware that Kimie's symptoms indicated measles, highlighting the growing issue of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation surrounding vaccinations in Canada.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,251 | $76,000 | 75$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 13,336 | $108,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 2 | 21,957,828 | 17,587 | $184,000 | 157$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ecuador:
Kimie is one of the more than 3,800 people in Canada who have contracted measles in 2025.
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Panama:
Kimie Birch is a four-month-old baby who fell ill with measles.
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