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For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024 Media Contact: Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7 Events throughout Vermont being held in support of infant health WATERBURY, VT — World Breastfeeding Week...

For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117 │ 802-863-7280 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates WATERBURY, VT – For 50 years, the Special Supplemental...

RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that generally spreads during fall and winter. Nearly all children will get RSV for the first time before the age of two. It’s possible to get RSV more than once and...

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Local Vermont resources are available to you throughout your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.

Vermont and federal laws provide protection to breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals.

There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when returning to work or school.

Suggestions to increase milk supply and to keep yourself nourished while breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.

Prepare for breastfeeding/chestfeeding success before your baby is born and get a good start during the first days.