With the onset of cooler weather, health officials across the Commonwealth are issuing a reminder about getting your flu shot ...

The Virginia Department of Health is implementing the newest updates to the CDC’s immunization schedule, including updates to ...

The Virginia Department of Health has updated its immunization schedule after the CDC released guidance for COVID and MMRV ...

The Virginia Department of Health issued an order late Thursday that spells out who’s eligible to get the new COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription, and how those who don’t meet the conditions can ...

Updates were made to the COVID-19 and the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine recommendations.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health is notifying the Hampton Roads community of regional student immunization clinics ahead of the upcoming school year. Some students in ...

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2025 in a Saturday announcement. The agency said a child 4 or under living in the state’s northwest health region ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Virginia Department of Health is reporting the ...

VIRGINIA (WJHL) — Southwest Virginia residents impacted by recent flooding who use well water systems can now request a free testing kit from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). A release from ...

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis and Alpha-gal. Use insect repellent, tuck pants into socks, and check clothing and body for ticks after being ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — A student at Trantwood Elementary in the Great Neck community has been diagnosed with measles, raising concerns among some parents. Virginia Beach City Public Schools notified ...

Many homes in Virginia contain lead hazards that can pose serious health risk, especially for young children. While lead was banned from household paints and water pipes decades ago, the risk of ...