Public Health Spotlight

Summer Safety | Before and After a Flood | Pandemic Flu

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Department of Health News

August 7 - State officials are advising residents in areas affected by flooding to take special precautions to prevent illness and injury....Full story

August 6 - Going for the Gold: Vermont Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week....Full story

August 5 - The Health Department is reminding people to avoid contact with bats that may fly into homes. If found in a room with an unattended child, or where someone has been sleeping, the bat should be captured and tested for rabies....Full story

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