The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in 2025, found in a school-aged child in Lamoille County. The child became ill after traveling internationally with family and tested positive for measles after visiting Copley Hospital in Morrisville. Those who may have been exposed at the hospital’s emergency department are urged to confirm their immunity to measles and monitor for symptoms until March 30.
While this case is not linked to ongoing outbreaks in the southern United States and Québec, health officials are concerned about the recent uptick in measles cases, with over 200 reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year. The department encourages Vermonters to get vaccinated for measles, as community immunity is essential in preventing the spread of the disease.
Symptoms of measles include a high fever, cough, and rash, and the disease can be deadly, especially in children under 5. The health department’s website offers more information on symptoms, how the virus spreads, and how to get vaccinated.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of contagious diseases like measles. With only 93% of school-aged children in Vermont vaccinated for measles, health officials stress the need to reach the 95% benchmark for herd immunity. For more information on measles and vaccination, Vermonters can visit the health department’s website or contact their healthcare provider.
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