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Child Health and Safety | Vermont Department of Health
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Child Health and Safety
Home Renovations and Your Health
Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there...
Lead dust can be anywhere.
Child Health and Safety
Early Childhood Health
Lead Poisoning
Get your child tested for lead at ages 1 and 2
Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of...
School Nurse Asthma Resources
WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Know the Health Risks when Raising Backyard Birds
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2024 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health...
Vaccine rates across Vermont schools.
Child Health and Safety
Resources for Nurses
Vaccines
Explore the Vermont Student Vaccine Dashboard
WIC Discounts
Get discounts on other programs and services by participating in Vermont WIC!
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...
General Illness in Schools
Guidance for school health professionals
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...
Resources for Families and Caregivers
Resources for families and caregivers using Emergency Medical Services for their children.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed...
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...
Water Safety in Vermont
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...
Prescription Drug Disposal
Safely storing and disposing of your prescription medications helps keep family, friends, kids and pets...
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and...
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Manufacturers who use chemicals designated by the State of Vermont as Chemicals of High Concern...
Child Passenger Safety
Vermont's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to draw attention to the importance of child...
Rabies Testing
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory tests for intestinal parasites.
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...
Lead Hazards and Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look...
Safe Home Environment
Injuries, accidents and poisonings are common in homes. Taking precautions can help prevent them from...
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Health Care Providers
This information is for health care providers. The Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Parents and Caregivers
There is no safe level of lead in the body. Lead can harm anyone, but...
Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and...
Vermont Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment
Core funding for Vermont’s Maternal and Child Health division comes from the Title V Maternal...
Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting
What is Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting? We are here to partner with you and...
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to...
Safe Sleep
Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) is any infant death that is unexpected and...
Care for Your Baby and Young Child
Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them...
School & Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...
Subscribe to Child Health and Safety
Asbestos in Schools
The Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act was established by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect students, educators, and staff from coming in contact with asbestos in schools.
Care for Your Baby and Young Child
Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them, the time you spend reading, singing and playing games with them, and the things you do to keep them safe, healthy, and growing well.
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Manufacturers who use chemicals designated by the State of Vermont as Chemicals of High Concern to Children, must report information about these chemicals to the Health Department.
Child Passenger Safety
Vermont's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to draw attention to the importance of child car seats and to help caregivers understand the 4 Stages of Seat Safety.
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial and automobile products. Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed in, they can be harmful to your health. They can remain in the environment for decades.
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are preventable and we can all play a role in creating safer communities.
General Illness in Schools
Guidance for school health professionals
Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and develop, which is why children’s environmental health is so important.
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to lifelong health. The early learning experiences you provide promote brain development, socio-emotional skills, and support learning to help children succeed in school. We want to...
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Child Health and Safety
Home Renovations and Your Health
Thinking about renovating your home? If you are a do-it-yourselfer or hiring a professional, there...
Lead dust can be anywhere.
Child Health and Safety
Early Childhood Health
Lead Poisoning
Get your child tested for lead at ages 1 and 2
Statewide Youth Survey Shows Mental Health Challenges Persist for Vermont Students
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2024 Media Contact: Kyle Casteel Communication Office │ Department of...
School Nurse Asthma Resources
WIC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with State Park Events and Food Package Updates
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Know the Health Risks when Raising Backyard Birds
For Immediate Release: April 9, 2024 Media Contacts: Ben Truman │ Vermont Department of Health...
Vaccine rates across Vermont schools.
Child Health and Safety
Resources for Nurses
Vaccines
Explore the Vermont Student Vaccine Dashboard
WIC Discounts
Get discounts on other programs and services by participating in Vermont WIC!
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are...
General Illness in Schools
Guidance for school health professionals
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...
Resources for Families and Caregivers
Resources for families and caregivers using Emergency Medical Services for their children.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed...
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...
Water Safety in Vermont
Vermont's lakes, rivers and swimming holes are an important part of our recreational landscape. Whether...
Prescription Drug Disposal
Safely storing and disposing of your prescription medications helps keep family, friends, kids and pets...
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and...
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Manufacturers who use chemicals designated by the State of Vermont as Chemicals of High Concern...
Child Passenger Safety
Vermont's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to draw attention to the importance of child...
Rabies Testing
The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory tests for intestinal parasites.
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...
Lead Hazards and Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning can be prevented when you know what danger signs and hazards to look...
Safe Home Environment
Injuries, accidents and poisonings are common in homes. Taking precautions can help prevent them from...
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Health Care Providers
This information is for health care providers. The Healthy Homes Lead Poisoning Prevention Program works...
Lead Poisoning Prevention Guidance for Parents and Caregivers
There is no safe level of lead in the body. Lead can harm anyone, but...
Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and...
Vermont Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment
Core funding for Vermont’s Maternal and Child Health division comes from the Title V Maternal...
Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting
What is Strong Families Vermont Home Visiting? We are here to partner with you and...
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to...
Safe Sleep
Sudden Unexpected Death of an Infant (SUDI) is any infant death that is unexpected and...
Care for Your Baby and Young Child
Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them...
School & Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...
Subscribe to Child Health and Safety
Asbestos in Schools
The Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act was established by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect students, educators, and staff from coming in contact with asbestos in schools.
Care for Your Baby and Young Child
Caring for a baby or young child means thinking about the food you feed them, the time you spend reading, singing and playing games with them, and the things you do to keep them safe, healthy, and growing well.
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Manufacturers who use chemicals designated by the State of Vermont as Chemicals of High Concern to Children, must report information about these chemicals to the Health Department.
Child Passenger Safety
Vermont's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to draw attention to the importance of child car seats and to help caregivers understand the 4 Stages of Seat Safety.
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial and automobile products. Lead poisoning is a serious but preventable health problem.
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed in, they can be harmful to your health. They can remain in the environment for decades.
Firearm Safety
Gun violence affects the lives of many Vermonters each year. Firearm-related injuries and deaths are preventable and we can all play a role in creating safer communities.
General Illness in Schools
Guidance for school health professionals
Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Children interact with our environment much differently than adults do and continue to grow and develop, which is why children’s environmental health is so important.
Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Learning
As a childcare provider, you help children learn healthy habits and promote behaviors leading to lifelong health. The early learning experiences you provide promote brain development, socio-emotional skills, and support learning to help children succeed in school. We want to...