Water Safety in Vermont

Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...
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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...

School Nurse Asthma Resources

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...

WIC Discounts

Get discounts on other programs and services by participating in Vermont WIC!
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Firearm Safety

Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...

General Illness in Schools

Guidance for school health professionals

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Schools

PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals that can cause serious health problems. Vermont has...

Cannabis and Adults

Keep yourself and those around you safe.

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...

Prescription Drug Disposal

Safely storing and disposing of your prescription medications helps keep family, friends, kids and pets...
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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...

Rabies Testing

The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory tests for intestinal parasites.

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...

Home Renovations and Your Health

Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there...
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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...

Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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...
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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...
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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...
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