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Health officials testing Vermonters for swine flu

By Ross Sneyd | April 30, 2009

Health officials say they’re testing a few Vermonters to determine whether they’ve come down with swine flu. Tests through Tuesday have been negative for the strain of the disease that has been spreading around the world.

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Study says Vermont last in cell phone only homes

By VPR | March 12, 2009

A new study says Vermont ranks last in the country in the number of homes that only have cell phones.

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CDC says Burlington is healthiest city

By VPR | November 17, 2008

Vermont’s largest city is tops among U.S. metropolitan areas by having the largest proportion of people – 92 percent – who say they are in good or great health.

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Vermont, New Hampshire get top honors for breast-feeding promotion

By VPR | June 13, 2008

A national report says Vermont and New Hampshire are tied for first among states promoting breast-feeding at hospitals.