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U.S. map showing varying risk levels by state, labeled from low (blue) to very high (red); most states are shaded in red or orange. Major cities and D.C. are labeled.

Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge

by Olivia Gieger January 13, 2026, 6:06 pmJanuary 14, 2026, 10:12 am

A man in a suit and glasses speaks while gesturing with his hand; another person sits in the background looking down.

Vermont Health officials reaffirm existing childhood vaccine schedule in light of federal changes

by Olivia Gieger January 7, 2026, 5:51 pmJanuary 7, 2026, 7:35 pm

A man holds a crying toddler while a healthcare worker applies a bandage to the child's leg after a vaccination.

Vermont health officials reaffirm importance of hepatitis B vaccine after federal advisory panel recommends delays

by Olivia Gieger December 5, 2025, 6:29 pmDecember 5, 2025, 6:29 pm

A hand with red nail polish holds a small vial labeled "COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA, 0.2 mL Single Dose" with a box of similar vials in the background.

Vermont Department of Health issues broad guidance on vaccines for respiratory viruses and extends pharmacy access for Covid-19 booster

by Olivia Gieger September 18, 2025, 5:58 pmSeptember 19, 2025, 7:23 am

As feds tighten Covid vaccine rules, Vermont works to maintain access

by Olivia Gieger September 9, 2025, 7:16 pmSeptember 29, 2025, 9:45 am

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Vermont Conversation: Dr. Becca Bell on the chaos at the CDC, and the uneven future of vaccine access

by David Goodman September 3, 2025, 5:16 pmSeptember 4, 2025, 6:30 am

A person fills a syringe with liquid from a vial, preparing an injection. A blue tray and medical supplies are visible in the background.

With CDC in chaos, Vermont joins regional coalition to navigate public health challenges

by Olivia Gieger August 28, 2025, 5:28 pmAugust 29, 2025, 2:50 pm

Bar chart showing a steady increase from 2015 to 2022, peaking in 2022–2023, followed by a decline in 2024; each bar contains a lighter upper segment.

Vermont opioid overdoses fell in 2024 for the second year in a row

by Erin Petenko May 21, 2025, 6:55 amJune 6, 2025, 11:11 am

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Burlington’s overdose prevention center has City Council approval. Now the question is where to put it.

by Corey McDonald May 9, 2025, 5:51 pmMay 9, 2025, 5:51 pm

Hundreds of Vermont schools and child care facilities do not meet herd immunity threshold for measles

by Erin Petenko April 2, 2025, 2:29 pmJune 6, 2025, 12:43 pm

Two medical staff in protective gear push a patient on a hospital bed down a hallway. The patient is covered with a blanket. The hallway leads to a series of patient rooms.

New technology, and mistrust, is legacy of Covid-19 for Vermont public health

by Erin Petenko March 14, 2025, 6:55 amMarch 19, 2025, 4:01 pm

Bar chart showing monthly COVID-19 cases in Vermont for 2021. Notable events: vaccine availability in January, restrictions lifted in June, and a surge due to the Delta variant in August.

A visual history of Covid-19’s path through Vermont

by Erin Petenko March 14, 2025, 6:52 amJune 6, 2025, 2:01 pm

A close-up of a blue virus particle with maroon and white glycoprotein tubercles.

Vermont reports case of measles in school-aged child

by Erin Petenko March 11, 2025, 5:11 pmJune 6, 2025, 3:26 pm

Bar chart of monthly COVID-19 deaths in Vermont from January 2020 to January 2025, showing peaks in early 2021 and early 2022. Data source: VTDOH.

Vermont stops publishing Covid-19 death and case data

by Erin Petenko February 28, 2025, 5:04 pmJune 6, 2025, 2:59 pm