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📰 Recent Releases
News Release: As Flu Cases Rise During Respiratory Illness Season, VDH and VHHA Offer Recommendations on Accessing Care and Protecting Against Illness
News Release: As Flu Cases Rise During Respiratory Illness Season, VDH and VHHA Offer Recommendations on Accessing Care and Protecting Against Illness
January 22, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. – As communities across the nation and in Virginia experience increased levels of influenza and other respiratory illnesses, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) urge the public to take steps to prevent illness and seek appropriate care, when needed.
News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating Another Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
News Release: Virginia Health Officials Investigating Another Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
January 20, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a resident of the Northern Region. The patient is a preschool-age child (0-4 years) who recently traveled internationally. This case is unrelated to a recent measles case reported on January 11.
Clinician Letter: Respiratory Illness & Measles Updates for Virginia
Clinician Letter: Respiratory Illness & Measles Updates for Virginia
January 21, 2026
Virginia has been experiencing an active respiratory illness season and has reported multiple recent measles cases and exposures. This letter shares important reminders for keeping yourself and your patients healthy.
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💡 Resource Updates
💡 Resource Updates
Share easy emergency kit recipes made by VDH staff!
📌 This can be found in Severe Weather + Emergency Prep
Added 01.22.26
📌 Social Media Highlights
📌 Social Media Highlights
Maternal Mortality Rates
Maternal Mortality Rates
Since their peak in 2021, maternal mortality rates in Virginia have been going down. For the first time since 2023, data show that they are lower than U.S. averages.
For Maternal Health Awareness Day, we want to highlight the work that VDH is doing to improve maternal health outcomes. Read more at vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2026/01/23/maternal-health-awareness-day/.
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Are you prepared for this weekend’s cold weather?
⛄Don’t forget to make a plan for your people 👵, pets 🐈, pipes 🚿, and plants🌵.
🗓️ Upcoming Webinars & Trainings
🗓️ Upcoming Webinars & Trainings
VDH Communication Workgroup Meeting
VDH Communication Workgroup Meeting
January 28, 1-2 PM
Please join communications colleagues throughout VDH for these information-sharing discussions about communications plans, initiatives, campaigns, and resources.
To be added to the meeting invite and Teams Channel, please fill out the Communications Contact List.
Communicating About Immunization in 2026
Communicating About Immunization in 2026
January 29, 3PM
Join a dynamic discussion on a topic that will continue to shape public health in 2026: immunization.
Share your burning questions about the immunization schedule, disinformation from federal institutions, and so much more with experts in communications, epidemiology, immunization, and public health.
VDH PDF Remediation Training
VDH PDF Remediation Training
January 30, 1PM (During Data Learning Coalition Meeting)
After April 2026 we may not have PDFs on our website (internal and external sites) that don't meet accessibility standards.
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