The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the state

The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the state. The person is part of an international group program. It’s the state’s first confirmed case of measles since 2018. The Health Department says it was informed on April 10 by the Georgia State Public Health Department that the group had been exposed to a traveler with measles after their flight into Atlanta. Vermont health officials say despite how contagious measles is the risk to the public is low, but it’s possible someone may have been exposed if they were staying at the same hotel as the group. They say if you were inside the Hampton Inn in Colchester on April 17 before 3:45 p.m. you should monitor for symptoms and confirm you’re vaccinated for measles.