Respiratory Disease

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2023 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health 802-316-2117 / 802-863-7281 [email protected] Be Ready for Respiratory Virus Season Now is the time to get this year’s COVID-19 and flu vaccines BURLINGTON, VT –...

RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) is a common respiratory virus that generally spreads during fall and winter. Nearly all children will get RSV for the first time before the age of two. It’s possible to get RSV more than once and...

Everyone 6 months of age and older is eligible to get a vaccine. Find out where to get vaccinated, see dosage recommendations, and find resources if you need assistance.

With the rise in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette, e-cigs or vapes) and vaping use among youth, teens and young adults, the Health Department and our team are working to prevent initiation and reduce vaping of all substances in Vermont.

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...

Hantavirus can cause a serious disease in humans called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus can be found in the urine, droppings and saliva of certain rodents.

This page houses asthma evaluation products and the State Asthma Plan. Search for the keyword "evaluation" to see evaluation reports and "plan" to see the Asthma Plan. For asthma surveillance data and reports, go to Asthma Surveillance