Polio

Polio is a potentially disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. Most U.S. adults...
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
There have been no confirmed cases of AFM in Vermont since 2014. The Health Department is educating providers on what to look for and what actions to take if a patient comes in with symptoms consistent with AFM.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Humans
Common Foodborne and Diarrheal Illnesses
Electronic Case Reporting
Electronic case reporting (eCR) automatically generates and transmits case reports in near real-time from electronic health records to public health agencies for review and action.
Free HIV Testing in a Medical Setting
People at highest risk for HIV infection may be able to secure a free HIV test through the Comprehensive Care Clinics (Vermont providers of HIV specialty care) or through the Community Health Center of Burlington (a Federally Qualified Health Center)...
Free HIV Testing in Community-Based Settings
We support free HIV testing at a range of community sites. These sites also offer referral and links to prevention interventions that may help you stop the spread of HIV. People who are sexually active may receive referrals to STD...
Global Infectious Diseases
Several infectious diseases are either not seen in Vermont, or are no longer a serious threat here. But even rare diseases require attention due to the possibility of importation from people traveling abroad.
Group A Strep Infections
Group A strep infections are caused by a type of bacteria responsible for a range of health problems: strep throat, scarlet fever, impetigo (a skin infection) and necrotizing fasciitis.
Group B Strep Infections
Because of the risk of pregnant mothers giving the infection to their babies during childbirth, the Health Department recommends that all women be tested for group B strep at 35 to 37 weeks pregnant.
HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis