Infant Health

Through good nutrition, WIC helps ensure optimal health outcomes for pregnant people, new parents, and families with infants and young children.

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...

Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) is any infant death that is unexpected and initially unexplained. Frequently, the cause of the death is determined after a thorough investigation and autopsy by a medical examiner and coroner.

There are resources available to continue breastfeeding/chestfeeding when you are separated from your baby when returning to work or school.

Skin-to-skin and good latch help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding and bonding in your baby's first days.

What is Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting? We are here to partner with you and make this parenting journey easier. We offer: Free, convenient, flexible visits with your own nurse or family support professional. Help begins at any point in...

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2024 Media Contact: Communication Office │ Department of Health 802-863-7280 │ [email protected] Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7 Events throughout Vermont being held in support of infant health WATERBURY, VT — World Breastfeeding Week...

Hearing screening is simple and painless. Early screening ensures children early access to services to help them reach their full potential. Contact your child's doctor if you have any concerns about your child's hearing.

Core funding for Vermont’s Maternal and Child Health division comes from the Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding.