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Measles cases confirmed in Orleans County, Vermont
WPTZ • • health
Key Points:
- The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a small number of measles cases in Orleans County, but the overall health risk to the public remains low.
- North Country Hospital in Newport is screening visitors following the reported cases, while patient identities are being kept confidential.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and capable of infecting about 90% of non-immune individuals exposed to an infected person.
- The Health Department is offering testing, vaccinations, and guidance, working closely with local hospitals to manage the situation and protect the community.
- Vermont has high vaccination coverage among children (94%), though 95% is needed for community immunity; recent years have seen sporadic measles cases amid a national increase since 2024.
