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VDH Wildfire Update
RICHMOND, Va. (VR) - Virginia is experiencing haze due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Take precautions now for ...
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Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Offer Tips on Tick Bite Prevention to Protect Health of Virginians
RICHMOND, Va. — As spring arrives and the weather warms up, tick activity increases around Virginia. Increased tick activity means that Virginians need to be aware ...
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Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case and an Exposure in Northern Region
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting a confirmed case of measles ...
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Recommendations on Accessing Care and Protecting Against Illness
RICHMOND, Va. – As communities across the nation and in Virginia experience increased levels of influenza and ...
Read moreVDH Reports First Pediatric Flu Death of the 2025-26 Season; Officials Urge Vaccination as Virus Persists Across Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (VR) - The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday reported the first influenza-associated pediatric ...
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