Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...
Cannabis and Adults
Keep yourself and those around you safe.
Stay Safe in a Flood
Vermont’s rivers, streams and lakes can be harmful to our health and safety when they...

Prescription Drug Disposal
Most people who misuse prescription medications get them from friends or family – often straight...
Blood Lead Testing
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)...
Radon and Radiochemistry
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory offers two different types of environmental radiological testing
What Should You Test?
The Health Department Lab tests for radon, blue green algae and for bacteria in water.
Hanta Virus
Hantavirus can cause a serious disease in humans called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus can be...
Pests and Bed Bugs
Using Pesticides in Your Home Pests in and around our homes can be a nuisance...
Mold
Mold needs moisture to grow. Due to Vermont’s humid climate, mold is commonly found in...
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide in Your Home Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas you cannot see...
Radon
One in seven Vermont homes has unsafe levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring...
Indoor Air Quality
Air Quality in Your Home National studies have shown that air pollution in our homes...
Home Renovations and Your Health
Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there...
Lead Hazards and Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look...
Safe Home Environment
Injuries, accidents and poisonings are common in homes. Taking precautions can help prevent them from...
Radon
Smoking and radon are the leading causes of lung cancer. If you smoke and your...
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are preventable and we can all play a role in creating safer communities.
Keep yourself and those around you safe.
Vermont’s rivers, streams and lakes can be harmful to our health and safety when they flood. Learn about the steps you can take to stay safe before, during and after a flood.
Most people who misuse prescription medications get them from friends or family – often straight out of the medicine cabinet. Find out how to properly store and get rid of prescription medications.
The Health Department Lab tests for radon, blue green algae and for bacteria in water.
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory offers two different types of environmental radiological testing
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory is accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) for blood lead testing by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Hantavirus can cause a serious disease in humans called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus can be found in the urine, droppings and saliva of certain rodents.
Smoking and radon are the leading causes of lung cancer. If you smoke and your home has high levels of radon, your risk of getting lung cancer is especially high.
Injuries, accidents and poisonings are common in homes. Taking precautions can help prevent them from happening in your home and help to keep yourself and your family safe.