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.
Take Steps to Prevent Tick Bites and the Diseases They Spread
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Tick Activity in Vermont
Six tick species are known to bite humans in Vermont, and five can transmit diseases...
Tickborne Disease Resources for Health Professionals
Reports of tickborne diseases are on the rise in the U.S. and Vermont. States in...
Powassan Virus
Powassan virus disease is a rare but serious illness caused by the bite of an...
Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is a tick bite illness caused the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It is spread by...
Hard Tick Relapsing Fever
Hard tick relapsing fever ( formerly known as Borrelia miyamotoi disease) is caused by the...
Special Topic Applications
Public Health GIS Maps The Health Department supports several web apps that address important public...
Tularemia
People can be exposed to the bacteria Francisella tularensis that cause tularemia in a number...
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick bite illness in Vermont.
Ehrlichiosis
Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by an infection with Ehrlichia bacteria. The bacteria are transmitted...
Babesiosis
Babesiosis in Vermont is caused by an infection with a parasite called Babesia microti. It...
Tick Tracker
The Vermont Tick Tracker is a crowd-sourced tool that allows anyone to contribute to our...
Take Action on Climate Change
Responding to climate change will benefit health now.
Climate Change and Infectious Diseases
Climate Change Impacts Infectious Diseases
Babesiosis in Vermont is caused by an infection with a parasite called Babesia microti. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, the same tick that transmits Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.
Climate Change Impacts Infectious Diseases
Responding to climate change will benefit health now.
The Vermont Tick Tracker is a crowd-sourced tool that allows anyone to contribute to our understanding of ticks in Vermont.