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Health Department confirms a small number of measles cases in Orleans County
ByMattie Coe November 10, 2026

The Vermont Department of Health confirmed a small number of connected measles cases in Orleans County on Nov. 9. Commissioner Rick Hildebrant later told Vermont Public the count was less than five and still evolving.

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Flu cases remain low in Vermont, but COVID-19 is showing up more, health officials say
ByJuniper Hale October 10, 2026

Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant said flu counts were still low in early October, while doctors were seeing more COVID-19, including severe illness. The Health Department recommends seasonal shots by the end of October.

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