Prescription Drug Disposal
Most people who misuse prescription medications get them from friends or family – often straight...
Home Renovations and Your Health
Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there...
Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of...
WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Know the Health Risks when Raising Backyard Birds
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2024 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health...
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Schools
PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals that can cause serious health problems. Vermont has...
Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
Act 66, passed in 2019, requires all Vermont school and child care providers to test...
How to Test for Lead in Drinking Water at Your School or Child Care Facility
Vermont law requires all schools and licensed or registered child care facilities to test their...
Resources for Families and Caregivers
Resources for families and caregivers using Emergency Medical Services for their children.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed...
Using the Vermont Asthma Action Plan
Everyone with asthma – especially children and teens – should have an up-to-date Asthma Action...
Resources for Families, Schools & Worksites
What we eat and drink has a big impact on our bodies, including our teeth...
Water Safety in Vermont
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and...
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Manufacturers who use chemicals designated by the State of Vermont as Chemicals of High Concern...
Child Passenger Safety
Vermont's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to draw attention to the importance of child...
Best Practices and Resources
The Envision Program best practices are intended to provide school administrators, nurses, maintenance and building...
Radon in Schools
For most school children and staff, the second largest contributor to their radon exposure is...
Lead-Based Paint in Schools
The risk of lead poisoning can be reduced when schools are maintained in a way...
Asbestos in Schools
The Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act was established by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect...
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...
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Health Care Providers
This information is for health care professionals. The Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Parents and Caregivers
There is no safe level of lead in the body. Lead can harm anyone, but...
Environmental Health Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Child Care Providers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and...
Vermont Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment
Core funding for Vermont’s Maternal and Child Health division comes from the Title V Maternal...
Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting
What is Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting? We are here to partner with you and...
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to...
Safe Sleep
Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) is any infant death that is unexpected and...
Care for Your Baby and Young Child
Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them...
School & Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...