Okay, here’s a revised version of the article, incorporating verification and corrections based on web searches as of today, February 13, 2026. I’ve focused on ensuring dates and case numbers are accurate,and have updated data where necessary.
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## Measles Case Confirmed in Washington County, Vermont
Vermont health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Washington County. This follows the detection of measles virus in wastewater in the county through the Vermont Department of Health’s wastewater monitoring program last week. While officials cannot definitively link the case to the wastewater detection, Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant, MD, emphasized the value of the monitoring program.
“The early warning provided by wastewater monitoring allowed us to alert local health care providers, which
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