A case of measles has been reported in Vermont’s Lamoille County, marking the first case in the state this year. The infected child recently returned from abroad with their family and became sick, but health officials believe the risk to the public in Vermont is low due to the child isolating since becoming contagious. The child was evaluated at Copley Hospital in Morrisville on Sunday, and officials have contacted people known to have been in the emergency department during that time. Anyone who was there and hasn’t been contacted by officials should monitor for symptoms of measles through March 30.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death. Officials have not disclosed any other locations where the child may have been to protect their confidentiality. There are safe vaccines available to prevent measles, a disease that can lead to hospitalization for 1 in 5 Americans who are not vaccinated.
This case is not related to any ongoing outbreaks in the United States or Quebec. Health officials are working to control the spread of the disease and ensure the safety of the public in Vermont. Measles is a serious and preventable disease, and vaccination is key to protecting individuals and communities from its harmful effects.
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