The Health Department is asking anyone who was inside the Hampton Inn in Colchester, Vermont on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 before 3:45 p.m. to take the following actions. There is a limited possibility that you were exposed to the measles virus.
- Monitor for symptoms of cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, fever, or rash through May 8, 2024.
- If you develop symptoms:
- Call your health care provider and let them know you had a potential measles exposure. DO NOT go to your provider’s office, urgent care clinic, or hospital without calling first. If you do not have a health care provider, Vermont residents can call 2-1-1 to be connected to care, or contact the nearest federally qualified health center or one of Vermont's Free & Referral Clinics.
- Stay at home and away from other people as much as possible to limit the risk of getting other people sick.
- Wear a mask if you are sick or must care for someone who is sick.
- Confirm you have immunity (protection) against measles.
- You can do this by checking your vaccination records for “MMR” (measles-mumps-rubella) or "MMRV" (measles-mumps-rubella-varicella). Even one dose of vaccine provides protection against measles.
- If you do not have documentation, you can reach out to your health care provider or request your vaccination records through your state’s vaccination record system. In Vermont, follow these instructions to request your vaccination records.
- If you were born before 1957, you likely have immunity to measles, regardless of vaccination status.
- Read more to learn about immunity to measles.
- You can do this by checking your vaccination records for “MMR” (measles-mumps-rubella) or "MMRV" (measles-mumps-rubella-varicella). Even one dose of vaccine provides protection against measles.
- If you are unable to confirm you have immunity to measles, call the Health Department at 802-863-7200, option 2 as soon as possible for guidance. Free language assistance services are available.
If you have questions, please call the Health Department at 802-863-7200, option 2. Free language assistance services are available.
Read the press release for more information about the possible exposure.