Respiratory Illnesses | Vermont Department of Health
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Respiratory Illnesses | Vermont Department of Health
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Respiratory Illnesses
In this section:
Flu, COVID & RSV Vaccines
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
What to do if you're sick
Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont
Respiratory Illness Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers
Outbreak Information for Schools and Group Living Settings
Respiratory Illness Communications Materials
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are common illnesses that spread easily in the fall and winter through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. For some, getting sick means missing a few days of school or work. But for others, these illnesses can be very serious, especially for young children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions. We can all take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones like getting vaccinated, practicing healthy habits, and knowing what to do if you get sick.
How to get vaccinated in Vermont
Flu, COVID, & RSV vaccines
Groups at higher risk should especially take precautions
Tips for preventing illness
Know the symptoms, testing & treatment options
What to do if you're sick
Hospital visits, vaccine coverage, wastewater monitoring, & more
Illness activity and data
Testing & treatment guidance, reporting requirements, & more
Guidance for providers
Guidance for schools, long-term care & other group living settings
Managing an outbreak
Communications Materials for Partners and Providers
Download our materials like fact sheets, posters, and social media toolkits to help prepare and protect communities during respiratory illness season.
Go to resource center
Other Respiratory Illnesses
Measles
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Bacterial Pneumonia ("Walking Pneumonia")
Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
Strep Throat (Group A Streptococcus)
Chest Cold (Bronchitis)
Respiratory Illness Communications Materials
Download fact sheets, posters, and social media toolkits to help prepare and protect communities during...
Outbreak Information for Schools and Group Living Settings
This page provides guidance on how to recognize, report, and manage influenza-like illness (ILI) or...
Respiratory Illness Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers
This page provides guidance for health care professionals on flu and COVID-19 testing, treatment, and...
Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont
What to do if you're sick
What to Do if You’re Sick If you’re feeling sick, it’s important to take care...
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory illnesses, caused by bacteria or viruses, typically impact the lungs and throat. They spread...
Flu, COVID & RSV Vaccines
Subscribe to Respiratory Illnesses
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026
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Respiratory Illnesses
In this section:
Flu, COVID & RSV Vaccines
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
What to do if you're sick
Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont
Respiratory Illness Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers
Outbreak Information for Schools and Group Living Settings
Respiratory Illness Communications Materials
Fall & Winter Respiratory Illnesses
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV are common illnesses that spread easily in the fall and winter through coughing, sneezing, or close contact. For some, getting sick means missing a few days of school or work. But for others, these illnesses can be very serious, especially for young children, older adults, and people with certain health conditions. We can all take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones like getting vaccinated, practicing healthy habits, and knowing what to do if you get sick.
How to get vaccinated in Vermont
Flu, COVID, & RSV vaccines
Groups at higher risk should especially take precautions
Tips for preventing illness
Know the symptoms, testing & treatment options
What to do if you're sick
Hospital visits, vaccine coverage, wastewater monitoring, & more
Illness activity and data
Testing & treatment guidance, reporting requirements, & more
Guidance for providers
Guidance for schools, long-term care & other group living settings
Managing an outbreak
Communications Materials for Partners and Providers
Download our materials like fact sheets, posters, and social media toolkits to help prepare and protect communities during respiratory illness season.
Go to resource center
Other Respiratory Illnesses
Measles
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Bacterial Pneumonia ("Walking Pneumonia")
Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
Strep Throat (Group A Streptococcus)
Chest Cold (Bronchitis)
Respiratory Illness Communications Materials
Download fact sheets, posters, and social media toolkits to help prepare and protect communities during...
Outbreak Information for Schools and Group Living Settings
This page provides guidance on how to recognize, report, and manage influenza-like illness (ILI) or...
Respiratory Illness Clinical Guidance for Health Care Providers
This page provides guidance for health care professionals on flu and COVID-19 testing, treatment, and...
Respiratory Illness Activity in Vermont
What to do if you're sick
What to Do if You’re Sick If you’re feeling sick, it’s important to take care...
Preventing Respiratory Illnesses
Respiratory illnesses, caused by bacteria or viruses, typically impact the lungs and throat. They spread...
Flu, COVID & RSV Vaccines
Subscribe to Respiratory Illnesses
Last Updated:
April 1, 2026