Vermont confirms first case of measles of year in school-aged child

Case is not related to three ongoing outbreaks in US and authorities say there is a low risk to public

The first case of measles in Vermont in 2025 has been confirmed in a school-aged child in Lamoille county, the Vermontdepartment of health reported on Tuesday.

The child became sick in recent days after returning with their family from traveling internationally and has been isolated from most community settings while they have been contagious, according to the department. There is believed to be a low risk to the public.