Patient Resources

CDC Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) explain to vaccine recipients both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VISs be handed out before vaccinations are given. Click here for a list of vaccine information statements, or take a look below for direct links to the documents.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccination schedules and school vaccination coverage data.

General info about pediatric healthcare from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Includes a symptom checker, pediatric news, and newsletters

"The state's lead agency for public health policy and advocacy. Includes information on programs, publications, health officers and laws...."

"There’s nothing more important than keeping our children safe. Although every year children are injured or killed in car accidents, proper use of child safety seats can help keep our children safe. As a parent, you may find it difficult to sort out conflicting or confusing car safety seat information as your child develops and grows. Child safety seats work best when used correctly."

An online form to help travelers know how to stay healthy in various destinations.

If you haven't already, please take a look at this symptom checker provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

"Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tickborne disease in Vermont and in 2016, Vermont had the second highest rate of reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S..."

"Head lice are a common community problem. An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States, most commonly among children ages 3 to 11 years old...."