How we learn about infectious disease

We investigate reports of infectious disease in Caledonia, Southern Essex and Orange Counties. If you are diagnosed with a reportable disease, one of our staff may contact you to discuss your illness, ask you about how you got sick, and help prevent your friends and family from also getting sick. Learn more about the Health Department's work to prevent, track and treat reportable diseases, to keep our communities healthy.

Healthcare Providers

How to report diseases and laboratory findings

Reportable disease list

General Inquiries

Phone: 802-748-5151
[email protected] 
 

 

Tickborne Diseases

There are more reports of tickborne disease in Vermont in the past ten years. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tickborne disease. Learn more about tickborne disease in our area, and how you can prevent tick bites with these Be Tick Smart tips.

 

Prevent HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis

We provide free condoms to help reduce the risks of HIV, STDs and viral hepatitis. Stop by our office during business hours to choose your supplies. HIV, STDs and viral hepatitis can be treated and prevented. There are resources available to help. Many are free or covered by insurance and offered in multiple locations across Vermont. Learn More:

 

Needle disposal

VT Cares – Syringe Support Program

1091 Hospital Drive

Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Every Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

802-748-6802

Discarding Syringes and Other Sharps
Where to Get Rid of Sharps and Drugs
 

Examples of Our Work         

  • We partner with local schools, businesses and healthcare providers to share best practices and resources to our community. For example, we host a quarterly meeting for area Infection Prevention staff to engage and network with speakers around preventing the spread of multidrug resistant organisms. Quality improvement projects are presented and discussed in an attempt to lower infection rates at local hospitals and long-term care facilities.  
  • Brochures and posters are available in our office on topics ranging from tickborne illnesses, hand washing, and Zika virus.
  • Our staff work closely with local partners to develop workshops for nurses as well as a yearly opportunity for our Local Town Health Officers to network and receive education on current issues.

 

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Immunization & Infectious Disease in Vermont


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