Fletcher Allen, a Vermont university hospital and medical center, serves all of
Vermont and the northern New York region. Located in Burlington, Fletcher Allen is a regional, academic healthcare center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Disease
- Medical Center Campus
- East Pavilion, Level 5
- 111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT, 05401 - Phone: 802-847-4594
- Fax: 802-847-9783
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
- Directions
Why You Need to Get a Flu Vaccine
This year's flu season is worse than usual, so it's especially important to get vaccinated to help avoid getting or spreading this very serious disease. Visit Flu Prevention Information for helpful tips.
And did you know the vaccine does more than help prevent flu? A new study shows that it can guard against heart disease and stroke. Watch the WCAX video.
Where to get a Whooping Cough Vaccination
The Vermont Department of Health has classified whooping cough (pertussis) as an epidemic, and is urging all Vermonters over the age of 11 to get vaccinated.
Individuals can contact their primary care provider to request a vaccination.
Call 2-1-1 or visit the Department of Health for more information.
Fletcher Allen's Infectious Disease program provides inpatient infectious disease consultations, patient care in the outpatient clinic as well as in the travel clinic.
Common Infectious Disease Conditions
- Bone Infection
- Fever
- Heart Valve Infections
- Hepatitis B Infection
- Hepatitis C Infection
- HIV
- Joint Infections
- Lung Infections
- Skin Infections
Common Infectious Disease Treatments
- Antibiotics
- Hepatitis C Medication
- HIV Medications
- Home Intravenous Antibiotics
Our Infectious Disease Team
Fletcher Allen's Infectious Disease program is staffed by full time board-certified University of Vermont Medical Group physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, a dietician, social workers, support staff, clinical research coordinators and infection control practitioners.
In addition to the clinical duties at Fletcher Allen, the staff is dedicated to teaching and research in their academic roles at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.
The department has close working relationships with University of Vermont Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and the Vermont Department of Health.
HIV/AIDS Care
Providing care for those living with HIV/AIDS is a strong focus of the staff. They coordinate four HIV/AIDS specialty clinics (Comprehensive Care Clinics) throughout Vermont, supported by Ryan White CARE Act funding.
The HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Clinics are a 4-clinic system providing state-of-the-art treatment for all stages of HIV/AIDS. All services are confidential and the first visit is free. Services include: free HIV testing, prevention counseling, confidential services and state-of-the-art medical care.
HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Care Clinics are located at:
- Fletcher Allen's Medical Center Campus, Burlington (802) 847-4594 (map)
- Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland (802) 747-1831
- Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro (802) 257-8860
- Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, St. Johnsbury (802) 748-8141
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International Travel Medicine
The Fletcher Allen Travel Health Service provides pre-travel advice, immunizations, medications, and treatment of post travel illness. Learn more about Infectious Disease Clinic services.
