> Please Forward!
>>
>>We have had one case of documented measles ( Rubeola) this week at UVM.
>This is the first case in Vermont this year.
>>
>> Measles is one of the most infectious contagious diseases. It is
>contacted by droplets from the nose & mouth of an infected person and is
>airborne.
>>
>> The Vermont Public Health Department has worked closely with The Center
>for Health & Wellbeing Staff to contact people who have had close
>contact
>with this student during the contagious stage of the illness.
> Almost all  full time UVM students have been vaccinated against this
>disease (and the few who have not been immunized have been contacted).
>
> Symptoms include: RASH (blotchy- usually starts on the face), FEVER,
>conjuntivitis, and cold-like symptoms (including cough and runny nose).
>If
>you  experience these symptoms please contact the Medical Clinic of The
>Center of Health & Welbeing 656-3350 or your own provider.
>                                                   Estelle
>>
>Estelle Maartmann-Moe, Director
>Center for Health & Wellbeing
>425 Pearl St.
>University of Vermont
>Burlington , VT 05401
> (802) 656-0123
>