Infectious Disease

Specialized Expertise to Keep You Healthy and Safe

The Infectious Disease Program at University of Vermont Health provides leading-edge inpatient and outpatient treatment for a wide range of infectious diseases.

Our board-certified infectious disease physicians and sexual health infectious disease specialists are experienced in treating infectious diseases affecting every organ and body system, from routine to complex cases. We run one of the region's largest infectious disease clinics, providing expert, individualized treatment in a caring and supportive environment.

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Why Choose UVM Health?

As the leading infectious disease program in Vermont and northern New York, we offer:

Convenient access: We make it as easy as possible to get care, with shorter-than-average wait times and digital health appointments. When necessary, we quickly coordinate consultations with other specialists for complex needs.
Full range of treatments: Our team provides the entire range of available infectious disease treatments, from immunization counseling and vaccination to at-home intravenous (IV) antibiotics. We are home to one of the few clinics in Vermont licensed to administer the yellow fever vaccine.
Specialized clinics: We run several specialized clinics to meet the needs of travelers, New Americans and people living with HIV. We collaborate with pulmonologists to offer a Cystic Fibrosis/Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Clinic, where we offer specialized care to people with cystic fibrosis and complex infections.
Research emphasis: We offer the only infectious disease fellowship in Vermont, in partnership with the Larner College of Medicine. Our Vaccine Testing Center is a unique site for studying and testing new vaccines, including options for dengue, polio and COVID-19.

Infectious Disease Services

Hepatitis Care

Hepatitis is inflammation that damages your liver, a vital organ that helps to fight infections, process nutrients and remove toxins from your blood.

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HIV Care

The HIV Comprehensive Care Clinics at University of Vermont Health provide full-spectrum services for adults living with HIV.

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Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Pediatric infectious disease specialists provide diagnostic and treatment services, including: travel vaccinations, complex infections and Lyme disease.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

STIs, such as HIV and chlamydia, may not have symptoms in early stages, so screenings are important for getting early treatment.

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Travel Medicine

The Travel Medicine Program provides a range of services related to international travel, including: pre-travel counseling, vaccinations, medications and post-travel treatments.

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