On October 6, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made minor updates to recommendations for MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella) and COVID-19 vaccines.
In response, VDH sent out a clinician letter and press release on October 10.
Please direct all media inquiries related to this matter to Maria Reppas.
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If a healthy child suddenly wakes up with severe anxiety, aggression, OCD, restricted eating, tics, or some other symptoms, it could be PANS or PANDAS. These disorders can be associated with recent strep infections (like strep throat).
Learn the symptoms: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/pediatric-autoimmune-neuropsychiatric-disorders-associated-with-streptococcal-infections-pandas/
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About 1 in 8 women will experience #BreastCancer in their lifetime.
Do you know your risk? Learn more about breast #CancerScreening at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2025/10/07/breast-cancer-screening-early-detection-saves-lives/
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
The Safe to Sleep® campaign offers a variety of free materials, including booklets, handouts and infographics, to help people learn about safe infant sleep and share safe sleep information with friends, family, and others.
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