Student Health Data

The Health Department works closely with schools to collect, analyze, maintain, and report on important...

Respiratory Illness Communications Materials

Download fact sheets, posters, and social media toolkits to help prepare and protect communities during...

Outbreak Information for Schools and Group Living Settings

This page provides guidance on how to recognize, report, and manage influenza-like illness (ILI) or...

School Nurse Asthma Resources

Thirteen Vermont “Asthma-friendly Schools” Recognized for Supporting Student Lung Health

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...

Asthma-friendly Schools

Vermont Asthma-friendly School Program Becoming an asthma-friendly school is simple to do and benefits all...

Vermont 802 Smiles Network

The 802 Smiles Network connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its...
802 Smiles Network.

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...

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...

School Wellness Improves Performance

Schools play a critical role in promoting the health of young people and helping them...

School Nurse Training & Resources

Find guidelines, trainings and other resources to support you in delivering effective school health services...

School Health Profiles

Healthy Schools, Healthy Children The School Health Profiles is a biannual set of surveys supported...

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...

Resources for Educators and Providers

The Health Department works with a number of State and community partners on research, quality...

Find Health Insurance

Becoming insured is the first step in being able to access health care and screenings...

School Health Resources

The Vermont Department of Health provides evidence-informed guidance, resources, and technical assistance to help schools...

School & Early Child Care

Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...
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Using the Vermont Asthma Action Plan
Everyone with asthma – especially children and teens – should have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. This is a written plan that you fill out with your child and your child’s doctor to help control asthma and know what to...
Vermont 802 Smiles Network
The 802 Smiles Network connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.