For Immediate Release: October 21, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel - Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Be Ready for Respiratory Virus Season Now is the time to take steps to prevent flu, COVID-19 and...
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2025 Media Contacts: Kyle Casteel │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Scott Waterman Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets 802-622-4662 / scott.waterman@vermont.gov Know the Health Risks When Raising Backyard...
This page provides guidance on how to recognize, report, and manage influenza-like illness (ILI) or flu and COVID-19 outbreaks. This guidance is for health care professionals, long-term care facilities and other group living settings, schools, child care programs, and shelters.
Respiratory illnesses, caused by bacteria or viruses, typically impact the lungs and throat. They spread easily through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. These illnesses are common during colder months when people spend more time indoors. For some, getting sick means...
This page provides guidance for health care professionals on flu and COVID-19 testing, treatment, and reporting requirements. For infection prevention and control, visit our Outbreak Information page. For vaccine information for health care providers, visit our Vaccine Information for Providers...
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What to Do if You’re Sick If you’re feeling sick, it’s important to take care of yourself and help prevent spreading illness to others. Common symptoms like cough, runny nose, fever, or sore throat can be caused by different seasonal...