Infectious Disease | Vermont Department of Health

Infectious Disease | Vermont Department of Health
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Infectious Disease
Brattleboro
WIC (Brattleboro)
Family and Child Health
Active and Healthy Communities
Worksite Wellness
School Health
Immunizations
Infectious Disease
Community Prevention Programs
Tobacco Prevention
Emergency Preparedness
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention
Dental Health
How We Learn About Infectious Disease
We investigate reports of infectious disease in Windham County. 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: 802-257-2880
[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. More on this topic:
HIV in Vermont
Hepatitis C in Vermont
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Vermont
Healthcare-Associated Infections
We work with community partners, sharing information on how to prevent
healthcare-associated infections
. Our partners include infection prevention specialists from hospitals and long-term care facilities in our area. Learn more about
Vermont's Collaborative to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimictobial Stewardship
.
Examples of Our Work
We offer presentations on infectious disease control and prevention topics. Child care centers, long-term care facilities and town health officers are some of the groups the Health Department has worked with. Topics include tickborne disease, healthcare-associated infections, HIV and hepatitis C. If you would like a presentation to your group or organization, please call us.
Learn More
Discarding Syringes and Other Sharps
Where to Get Rid of Sharps and Drugs
Immunization & Infectious Disease in Vermont
Related Resources
Mosquito-borne Diseases in Vermont
Zoonotic Diseases
(spread from animals to humans, like rabies)
Last Updated:
September 4, 2024