For Immediate Release: April 12, 2024 Media Contact:: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 [email protected] Health Department Investigating Measles Exposure There are no current cases of measles in Vermont Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease WATERBURY, VT –...
Polio is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. Most U.S. adults are protected because of the vaccination program, and it is important for children to be vaccinated when recommended.
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by a virus that can spread easily from person to person during close, personal contact or when someone eats or drinks something that is contaminated with hepatitis A virus.
Mumps is a contagious viral illness that causes fever and swelling of the salivary glands. The best way to be protected from mumps is to be vaccinated.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. The best protection is vaccination.
Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus. There are vaccines for both.