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Poisonous Plants in Vermont
Wild parsnip is very common in many parts of Vermont. Coming in contact with wild parsnip sap can cause burns.
Prevent Mosquito Bites
In Vermont mosquito season begins in spring but does not typically pose a health risk until the summer months. Take precautions against mosquito bites to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.
Prevent Tick Bites & Tick Bite Illnesses
Rabies
Rabid animals show a change in their normal behavior, but you cannot tell whether an animal has rabies simply by looking at it. Enjoy wildlife from a distance, and protect cats and dogs with rabies vaccine.
Summer Safety Tips
Enjoy Your Summer, Safely Warm weather has arrived in Vermont, and the mountains are lush and green. Swimming, hiking, biking, grilling, sports and even outdoor projects are among the many Vermont summertime activities on our to-do lists! It is easy...
Tick Activity in Vermont
Six tick species are known to bite humans in Vermont, and five can transmit diseases. But nearly all tickborne diseases reported to the Health Department are caused by the blacklegged tick.
Tickborne Disease Resources for Health Professionals
Reports of tickborne diseases are on the rise in the U.S. and Vermont. States in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Upper Midwest have the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the country. While Lyme disease is the most common tickborne disease...
Tularemia
People can be exposed to the bacteria Francisella tularensis that cause tularemia in a number of ways, and symptoms of the disease vary depending upon the method of exposure.
Water Safety in Vermont
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether boating, swimming or just splashing around, here are tips to safely enjoy water activities.
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus has been has been found in all counties of Vermont and continues to be detected in mosquitoes each year – another reason to take precautions against mosquito bites.