http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/2009news.aspx News and Press Releases from the State of Vermont Department of Health posted to HealthVermont.gov en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 btruman@vdh.state.vt.us (Ben Truman) btruman@vdh.state.vt.us (Ben Truman) http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/020810flu.aspx Seventeen public H1N1 vaccine clinics are scheduled this week, including 11 at Health Department district offices in Newport, Springfield, Brattleboro, White River Junction, Morrisville, Barre, Rutland, Bennington, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:00:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/020810flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012910flu.aspx A public H1N1 vaccine clinic expected to draw older Vermonters - but open to everyone - will be available as part of the Vermont "50 Plus Expo," on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in South Burlington. Vaccine is free, but there is a fee to enter the Expo. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:06:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012910flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012610tobacco.aspx Each of the 51 Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) groups from Vermont will participate in the bi-annual State House Rally in Montpelier on Jan. 27. The event celebrates youth empowerment and the success throughout 2009 of VKAT programs in reaching more than 21,000 Vermonters with tobacco prevention and education activities. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012610tobacco.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012510salmonella.aspx The Vermont Department of Health is advising Vermonters to check for Italian sausage and salami products manufactured by Daniele International Inc. Approximately 1,240,000 pounds of products were recalled by the company because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:26:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012510salmonella.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012510flu.aspx Twenty public clinics are scheduled this week, including seven at Health Department district offices in Newport, Springfield, Morrisville and Brattleboro. Vaccine is also available at a variety of sites statewide, including health care provider offices, hospitals, work sites, and pharmacies. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:51:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/012510flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011910flu.aspx Twelve public H1N1 vaccine clinics are offered around the state this week, including a large walk-in clinic at Burlington City Hall. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:39:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011910flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011510tobacco.aspx The Vermont Department of Health will issue grants beginning in July 2010 to fund community tobacco control initiatives statewide. The Department of Health issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant applicants on January 14. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011510tobacco.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011510flu_nivw.aspx Dr. Rooney and Dr. Tortolani knew their patients and their communities well, and prepared as early as possible with other area physicians and health care providers to protect as many people as possible. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:41:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011510flu_nivw.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011410flu_nivw.aspx Holly DeForest, an emergency room nurse at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, has vaccinated several hundred people as a Vermont Emergency Response Volunteer. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:31:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011410flu_nivw.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011310flu_nivw.aspx Mohamed Shabaan Abdi, president of the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont, plays a leadership role in helping promote vaccination as the single best protection against getting ill. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:41:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/0011310flu_nivw.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011210flu_nivw.aspx Patients under the care of pediatric pulmonologist Thomas Lahiri, MD, were among those at highest risk for serious complications, illness and death from the H1N1 influenza virus. So he set a goal of 100 percent vaccination of his patients. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:57:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/0011210flu_nivw.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011110flu_nivw_emt.aspx Kate Soons works three 12-hour shifts a week at the Fletcher Allen Health Care ICU, volunteers as an EMT, and is an instructor at the University of Vermont. She is also she was intensely involved with promoting vaccination for EMS personnel. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:25:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/0011110flu_nivw_emt.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/011110flu_nivw.aspx It's National Influenza Vaccination Week, and with H1N1 vaccine now widely available and months of flu season still ahead, the Vermont Department of Health is encouraging all Vermonters older than 6 months who have not yet been vaccinated to get the nasal spray or flu shot now. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:19:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/0011110flu_nivw.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/010510radon.aspx Vermont Offers Free Radon Home Test Kits. The winter heating season is the best time to test homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas present at elevated levels in about one out of every seven homes in Vermont. Prolonged exposure to radon is the second leading cause (after smoking) of lung cancer in the United States, and is responsible for more than 20,000 deaths annually. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:05:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/010510radon.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/010510flu.aspx The Vermont Department of Health is urging all Vermonters over 6 months of age to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:10:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2010/010510flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122309flu_vax.aspx The Vermont Department of Health was notified yesterday of a voluntary, non-safety related recall of certain lots of 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. A slight decrease in the vaccine potency was reported by the manufacturer (MedImmune) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122309flu_vax.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122209beef_recall.aspx The Vermont Department of Health is advising Vermonters to check for ground beef products made by LaPlatte River Angus Farm, of Shelburne, Vt. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:31:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122209beef_recall.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122209flu_college.aspx Young people were among the hardest hit by the H1N1 flu virus as it spread throughout the United States, and the 18 to 24-year-old age group were among the least likely to get vaccinated. Vermont opened vaccination to anyone 6 months and older on Dec. 21. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:31:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122209flu_college.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122109flu.aspx The Vermont Department of Health today announced that there is now enough vaccine in the state to begin offering it to anyone older than 6 months who wants to be vaccinated against the 2009 H1N1 flu. People at high risk for serious illness still the focus of the state's vaccination effort. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:45:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122109flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122109adap.aspx For many Vermonters, the holidays are filled with parties and celebrations with family and friends. During this time of joy and excitement, many people drink more alcohol than they usually would. Take steps during this holiday season to give yourself the gift of health. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:33:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/122109adap.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121809flu.aspx Four public vaccine clinics are scheduled in Vermont through Monday, providing an opportunity for those people most at risk for serious complications from the H1N1 flu virus to get immunized during the busy and crowded holiday season. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:26:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121809flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121709tobacco.aspx Free nicotine replacement from Vermont Quit Network, and tips from former smokers are available to help Vermonters who resolve to quit smoking. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:27:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121709tobacco.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121709envirohealth.aspx The Department of Health has been awarded more than $575,000 per year for five years by the CDC to strengthen the state's ability to protect residents from environmental health hazards. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:19:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121709envirohealth.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121509tfah.aspx Vermont achieved a score of 9 out of 10 for the third year in a row in the Trust for America's Health "Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism" report. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121509tfah.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121109flu.aspx The two public vaccine clinics scheduled this weekend in Vermont are for people most at risk for serious complications from the H1N1 flu virus. Vermont's vaccine supply continues to improve, but is not yet at the point where we can offer vaccine to everyone who wants it. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:04:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/121109flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/120809flu.aspx Department of Health continues to urge people most at risk for serious complications from the H1N1 flu virus to get vaccinated and protect themselves from illness. Eleven public vaccine clinics and 40 school clinics are scheduled this week. This is a good time to get vaccinated if you're eligible. It takes a week or so to be fully protected. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:43:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/120809flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/120109flu.aspx Twelve public health vaccine clinics are scheduled for this week as the Vermont Department of Health, in collaboration with Vermont's Visiting Nurse Associations and home health agencies, continues to work to protect those people most at risk for serious complications from the H1N1 flu virus. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:35:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/120109flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/113009aids.aspx The 21st World AIDS Day will be held on December 1 and recognized in Vermont both as a day to remember those who have died from AIDS related illnesses, and as a reminder to support those who live with the infection. An estimated 358 people in Vermont in 2008 were living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/113009aids.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112509worksite_wellness.aspx Vermonters who are taking "microbreaks," joining the "Bod Squad" and learning about "hunting-themed" wellness programs will gather together in Montpelier on Dec. 1 for the second annual Worksite Wellness Conference. Decreased absenteeism, lower rates of employee turnover, and lower overall healthcare costs are some of the measurable benefits of employers who have implemented worksite wellness programs. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:24:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112509worksite_wellness.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112509yrbs.aspx Fewer young Vermonters (8th to 12th graders) believe tobacco and marijuana are harmful than they did two years ago, according to the 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a survey of more than 11,000 students conducted every two years by the Vermont Departments of Health and Education. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112509yrbs.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112309foodsafety.aspx Improper storage and temperature control, or unclean countertops, utensils or sponges can quickly turn a festive Thanksgiving into a foul holiday. Cook the turkey thoroughly, wash hands and wipe down counter tops often, use clean utensils, thaw food properly, and put leftovers away promptly. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112309foodsafety.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112309flu.aspx The Department of Health and the CDC advise Vermonters who are traveling to plan ahead to avoid spreading or catching the flu this holiday season. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/112309flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111909tobacco.aspx Use of the Vermont Quit Network, a service of the Vermont Department of Health, grew by 83 percent over the last year, with Vermonters increasingly using online tools to help them quit smoking cigarettes. Online registrations for the Vermont Quit Network's online support service more than tripled, creating a large demand for other free services that include quit tips, distraction tools and nicotine replacement therapy delivered directly to Vermonters' homes. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:41:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111909tobacco.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111709ems_vaccinators.aspx More than 700 of Vermont's licensed Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics are now eligible to serve as vaccinators at public and school clinics across the state. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:41:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111709ems_vaccinators.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111609hai.aspx Governor Jim Douglas announced today that the Vermont Department of Health was awarded a two-year $860,000 grant by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) that will enable the state to strengthen its healthcare-acquired infection (HAI) prevention activities. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:25:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/111609hai.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/103009flu.aspx The Vermont Department of Health and the state's home health agencies and Visiting Nurse Associations are offering H1N1 flu vaccine. A total of 37 clinics are currently scheduled for locations around the state starting Nov. 3 and continuing into January. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:35:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/103009flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/102809flu.aspx Vermont Department of Health is reporting a significant increase in influenza illness around the state over the past week. Cases of 2009 H1N1 have been confirmed by the Health Department Laboratory in all areas of the state, and hospitals are reporting a sharp increase in the number of visits related to respiratory or viral illness. The first death in Vermont linked to 2009 H1N1 influenza was also reported this week in an adult with serious medical conditions. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/102809flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/102309flu_school_clinics.aspx The Vermont Department of Health has been notifying a number of schools today that H1N1 vaccine clinics that had been planned to take place next week will be postponed, due to the limited supply of vaccine in the state. Schools that are participating in the vaccination effort will be notifying parents about changes in clinic scheduling. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:07:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/102309flu_school_clinics.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0102109flu.aspx Vermont will report "widespread" flu activity to the CDC for the week ending October 17. Confirmed cases of H1N1 flu are in all regions of the state, and increased levels of flu-like illness are being reported in most regions. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:28:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/102109flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0101609flu.aspx The Vermont Department of Health was alerted Thursday that vaccine manufacturers are experiencing ongoing delays in the production of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:26:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/101609flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0101309fluforum.aspx Local flu forums will be held tonight in Middlebury and Newport, and in other parts of Vermont throughout the month, to provide local leaders and residents with an opportunity to learn about preparations now underway for the new flu - 2009 H1N1 influenza - along with the regular seasonal flu this fall. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:24:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/101309fluforum.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0100709flu.aspx The fifth and final regional flu forum, hosted by the Vermont Department of Health and Vermont Emergency Management, will be held on October 7, at the Barre Opera House. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:16:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/100709flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0100509fluvaccine.aspx The Vermont Department of Health has received reports from a number of health care providers and agencies around the state that they have run out of supplies of the regular, seasonal flu vaccine - as some manufacturers including the largest supplier, Sanofi Pasteur, have delayed shipments or reduced the number of doses they will ship. As a result, many public flu shot clinics have been postponed, and many patients and health care workers will get vaccinated later than first anticipated. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:03:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/100509fluvaccine.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0100509wic.aspx Vermont women who exclusively breastfeed their babies are eligible for the largest supplemental food benefit offered by the Department of Health WIC program. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:48:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/100509wic.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0100209flu.aspx The fifth and final regional flu forum, hosted by the Vermont Department of Health and Vermont Emergency Management, will be held on October 7, at the Barre Opera House. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:27:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/100209flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/0100209wic.aspx Vermont is the only state in the nation that continues to home deliver WIC (the Special program Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) food packages. Dan Maynard's service is one of eight small businesses that provide statewide home delivery. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:27:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/100209wic.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/093009wic.aspx Starting Oct. 1, more than half of all infants born in Vermont and their families will benefit from changes to foods provided through the Vermont Department of Health's WIC program. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:16:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/093009wic.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/092409flu.aspx The second "Know What to Do About the Flu" forum will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Rutland Holiday Inn, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Vermont Department of Health and Vermont Emergency Management, the forums provide an opportunity for local leaders and residents to learn about preparations now underway for the new flu - 2009 H1N1 influenza - along with the regular seasonal flu this fall. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:32:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/092409flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/091609flu.aspx Influenza activity is increasing in the United States and the Vermont Department of Health is urging Vermonters to get vaccinated. Seasonal flu vaccine has started to arrive in Vermont and will be available soon at public clinics and health care provider sites statewide. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:04:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/091609flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/090909flu.aspx "Know What to Do About the Flu" forums will be held during September, Emergency Preparedness Month, and beyond to brief local leaders and residents about preparations now underway for the new flu - 2009 H1N1 influenza - along with the regular seasonal flu this fall. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:19:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/090909flu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/090309wnv.aspx The Vermont Agency of Agriculture notified the Health Department this week that West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes trapped in Westminster in Windham County. This is the first evidence of West Nile virus in Vermont this year. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:39:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/090309wnv.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/082109rabiesbaitdrop.aspx The 13th annual bait drop will begin on Aug. 28 with white, twin-engine aircraft flying over mapped grid lines at an altitude of 500 feet dropping small, ketchup-packet shaped, fishmeal-covered baits over rural areas in six Vermont counties Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:41:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/082109rabiesbaitdrop.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/081909rxabuse_oped.aspx Op/Ed by Deputy Commissioner for ADAP Barbara Cimaglio. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:43:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/081909rxabuse_oped.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/080709vtyankee.aspx Health Department's most recent report on public health surveillance of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:46:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/080709vtyankee.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/071709_blue-green_algae.aspx Elevated levels of toxins detected in a blue-green algae bloom on the eastern shores of the Missisquoi Bay has prompted the Health Department to advise boaters, swimmers and residents to take precautions. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/071709_blue-green_algae.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/063009tobacco.aspx New legislation will ban smoking in all Vermont workplaces. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:05:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/063009tobacco.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/062909ecoli.aspx Consumers are alerted to an E. coli related recall of beef products, including ground beef, by Hannaford supermarkets in Vermont. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:34:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/062909ecoli.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/062909hiv.aspx The Health Dept., a number of AIDS service organizations and the Fletcher Allen Health Care Comprehensive Care Clinic is promoting a new website - www.gettestedvermont.com - that reminds Vermonters who are at risk to consider getting tested for the HIV antibody. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/062909hiv.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060909swineflu.aspx Seventeen more cases of novel H1N1 flu have been laboratory-confirmed in the past several days, including students at several more elementary and high schools. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:20:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060909swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060409swineflu.aspx Six new cases of Novel H1N1 flu have been confirmed in Vermont. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:08:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060409swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060209swineflu.aspx A child at Allen Brook School in Williston was confirmed to have novel H1N1. The student was not hospitalized and has recovered. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060209swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060109swineflu.aspx Two more cases of novel H1N1 flu were confirmed by the Health Department Laboratory, one student at Rutland High School and one student at Springfield High School. Both students are recovering well at home and were not hospitalized. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:14:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/060109swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052909empire09_nr1.aspx The Department of Health and local, state and federal partners will take part in a three-day exercise to test emergency response to a simulated explosion of a "dirty bomb" in Albany, New York. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:06:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052909empire09_nr1.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052909swineflu.aspx Two cases of Novel H1N1 flu, one student at Rutland High School and one student at Mississquoi Valley Union Middle/High School. Both students are recovering well at home and were not hospitalized. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:20:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052909swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052709swineflu.aspx Vermont Department of Health confirmed Vermont's third case of Novel H1N1 (swine flu), this one in Chittenden County. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:20:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052709swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052109recreationalwater.aspx Department of Health wants to raise awareness about ways to prevent waterborne illnesses and injuries caused by swallowing water, breathing in vapors from chemically treated pools, or having contact with contaminated water in swimming pools, spas, fountains, lakes, ponds and rivers. Thu, 21 May 2009 10:05:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052109recreationalwater.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052009swineflu.aspx Vermont Department of Health confirmed the state's second case of swine flu. Thu, 21 May 2009 09:45:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/052009swineflu.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/051809rawmilk.aspx Twenty-one people who may have consumed raw milk from a cow infected with rabies have been advised to discuss rabies vaccination with their doctor. Mon, 18 May 2009 09:08:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/051809rawmilk.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/051109fithealthy.aspx Franklin Central School to be recognized as Vermont's leading school for nutrition and physical activity programs. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:08:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/051109fithealthy.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050909swineflu_confirmed.aspx CDC test confirms first case of Novel H1N1 flu (swine flu) in Vermont. Sat, 09 May 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050909swineflu_confirmed.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050609swineflu_probable.aspx first probable case of influenza A (H1N1 or swine flu) in Vermont. Wed, 06 May 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050609swineflu_probable.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050409swineflu_mediaadvisory3.aspx Media availability for questions regarding the Vermont Health Operations Center and an update on the Health Department response to worldwide outbreak of swine flu (influenza A H1N1). Mon, 04 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050409swineflu_mediaadvisory3.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050109swineflu_mediaadvisory2.aspx Media availability for questions regarding laboratory testing for influenza underway by the Vermont Department of Health. Fri, 01 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/050109swineflu_mediaadvisory2.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042909swineflu_1300.aspx The Vermont Department of Health laboratory continues to test samples from patients who have fever and respiratory illness and meet the criteria for influenza A (H1N1). Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042909swineflu_1300.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042709sprouts.aspx The Vermont Department of Health is advising Vermonters to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts, including sprout blends containing alfalfa sprouts. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042709sprouts.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042609swineflu_release1.aspx The Vermont Department of Health is alerting the state's health care providers, schools and partners and stepping up its public health surveillance efforts as part of the national response to an international outbreak of a novel strain of swine influenza in humans. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042609swineflu_release1.aspx http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042609swineflu_mediaadvisory1.aspx Media availability for questions regarding surveillance for swine influenza in Vermont. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EDT http://healthvermont.gov/news/2009/042609swineflu_mediaadvisory1.aspx