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Measles wastewater testing will be expanding across Virginia. Starting in May 2026, in partnership with the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS), VDH began testing wastewater collected from about 30 Virginia wastewater treatment plants for measles virus. Results are posted on CDC’s Wastewater Data for Measles page. Why look for diseases in wastewater? People infected with measles can pass viral material in their stool before symptoms begin. When a person with an infection uses the toilet, sink, or shower, viral particles…Read more
Enjoy fun, healthy and safe summer in the water Drowning happens fast, faster than most people realize. In as little as 20 seconds, a child or adult can slip under the water and disappear. No splashing. No yelling. No warning. It happens quickly, quietly, and it can happen to anyone. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children between the ages of one and four. Last year, the Virginia Department…Read more
Virginia recognizes School Nurse Appreciation Day at the State Capitol
Virginia officials, school nurses, and public health and education leaders gathered on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol on May 6 to recognize School Nurse Appreciation Day and honor the important role school nurses play in supporting student health and learning across the Commonwealth. Held during National Nurses Week, the proclamation ceremony included representatives from the Virginia…Read more