This page houses asthma evaluation products and the State Asthma Plan. Search for the keyword "evaluation" to see evaluation reports and "plan" to see the Asthma Plan. For asthma surveillance data and reports, go to Asthma Surveillance
Vermont Asthma-friendly School Program Becoming an asthma-friendly school is simple to do and benefits all students and staff—especially those who have been diagnosed with asthma. We know that most schools work hard to create safe and healthy learning environments –...
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: November 16, 2023 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 AHS.VDHMedia@vermont.gov Be Ready for Respiratory Virus Season Now is the time to get this year’s COVID-19 and flu vaccines BURLINGTON, VT –...
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.
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...