The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting higher rates of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) than in years past, ...

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RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirms the second measles case of 2025 in the state. The patient is a teenager, aged 13 to 17, in the northwest region of the state.

The Virginia Department of Health found vaccination rates dropped well below the threshold considered for herd immunity.

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The Virginia Department of Health updated its immunization schedule based on CDC recommendations for both the MMRV vaccine for children and the COVID vaccine.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall/winter season for some Americans, with restrictions, the Virginia ...

BEDFORD CO., Va. – One of Virginia’s most popular summer destinations is facing a change that could impact public health. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is changing how it tests for Harmful ...

Flu season is under way, and the Virginia Department of Health is reminding everyone to get their annual influenza vaccine.

The recommendations came this week via a staff report issuing guidance on the projects to the state health commissioner, who ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is ramping up pool safety warnings as the number of child drownings continues to rise across the state. More children under five have ...

WISE COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — A nurse out of Wise County is the first Southwest Virginia nurse to ever win the Virginia Department of Health or VDH Nurse of the Year Award. News 5's Natalea Hillen sat ...