News Release
December 17, 2025
The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed measles case in a person who visited the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.Health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed.
Give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season and into the New Year.
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Full Toolkit for Holidays and New Years
Still picking out holiday gifts for children? 🎁
✅Some toys may have small pieces (including button batteries) that are dangerous for younger siblings 🔋
✅Check for any safety recalls
✅Read instructions and warning labels – and make sure the toy is safe and age-appropriate
#ToySafety #GiftResponsibly #HolidayTips #HolidayShopping #ChildSafety #ParentTips
More Tools to Use: Holiday Safety Resources
Lot's of illness is circulating this holiday season! This chart is a quick reference guide for common respiratory ailments including COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep, the common cold, and seasonal allergies.
🎙️ Chart available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Amharic, Spanish, Ukrainian, + Vietnamese
🎙️ Social Media Graphics in English and Spanish
📌 Find in Respiratory Health
Safe levels of water fluoridation make a big difference in individual and community health outcomes. Share these fact sheets and social media shareables with your community members about the benefits of fluoride and additional ways to maintain oral health.
🎙️Available in English + Spanish
📌 Find in Oral Health Added:12.18.25
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