Beginning on, or about, April 2, USDA Wildlife Services will be distributing oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits. This will occur in portions of Southwest Virginia ... read more
CDC provides fact sheets on social media on how to avoid getting sick from tap water and other drinking water, and toolkits to use before, during, and after a drinking water advisory or an outbreak linked to drinking water.
🎙️ Available in English + Spanish
📌 This can be found in Water Safety + Severe Weather + Household Safety
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This social media toolkit can help people understand their risk from hurricanes and begin pre-season preparations now, and what to do before, during, and after a storm.
🎙️ Available in the English
📌 This can be found in Severe Weather
💡 Share on social media, in newsletters, + emails
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This toolkit includes:
• Research-tested talking points to help you explain what public health is, what public health professionals do, and how public health activities benefit individuals and communities
• Research-tested examples to build understanding of public health work, along with guidance on tailoring examples for your audience
• Proven best practices and resources for communicating effectively in a variety of situations
🎙️ Available in English
📌 This can be found in Communication Resources
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How well is Virginia prepared for an infectious disease outbreak or other health emergency? A new report from Trust for America’s Health measures Virginia in the top-tier of states for public health emergency preparedness.Read the report.
Oral rabies vaccine (ORV) packets are being dropped by the USDA starting today in certain parts of Southwest Virginia. If you or your pet find one, leave it alone. If contact with a bait occurs, rinse the area with soap and warm water. Report a bait exposure to 877-722-6725. Learn more about the ORV
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