Division of Disease Prevention

The mission of the Division is to provide leadership and support to local health departments, other medical providers and community-based organizations in the prevention, surveillance and treatment of HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and other complications. We are dedicated to the provision of education, information, and health care services that promote and protect the health of all Virginians. Additionally, pharmacy services are provided for local health departments via drug and vaccine dispensing for individual patients, bulk drug distribution, and drug information services.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release the first national and local estimates of new HIV infections
Released - August 4,2008
According to the CDC, in 2006, an estimated 56,300 people contracted HIV in the United States. The CDC also estimates 1,200 Virginians contracted HIV in 2006. These new incidence estimates are based on direct measurements of new HIV infections and provide the clearest picture to date of incidence (the number of new HIV infections in a given year). New technology allows CDC to identify if an infection has been acquired "recently", defined as less than six months time, or "long-term", meaning the person was infected greater than six months time. Virginia was one of the 22 states whose 2006 data were used in calculating the national estimate. Virginia will use these estimations to focus HIV prevention efforts more effectively and allocate resources to the specific populations most impacted by HIV. *Stay Tuned!* Virginia will be receiving technical guidance from the CDC that will use the same statistical model at the state level to produce more detailed data in the coming weeks. ************************ Media Release (pdf) --- Virginia HIV Incidence FAQs Epidemiology Profile 2007: HIV & AIDS in Virginia (released December 2007) CDC's Incidence Website ************************ For more information, contact the HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hotline at hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov or 1-800-533-4148.**

Do you have questions about HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Please call the HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hotline:1-800-533-4148 (toll free)
Email the Hotline: hiv-stdhotline@vdh.virginia.gov

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Newly Released/Updated Documents, Resources, and Updates
At a Glance: Virginia Trends as Compared to the Southern AIDS Coalition Manifesto (Update 2008) Events Scheduled for National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2008 HIV Testing in Virginia - Frequently Asked Questions (Updated July 1, 2008) 2007 Program Summary: Division of Disease Prevention AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) - Update June 2008 2008 Comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan Epidemiology Profile 2007: HIV & AIDS in Virginia VDH Syphilis Awareness Campaign A Report on Syphilis in Virginia

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Division of Disease Prevention

Visit one of our programs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release the first national and local estimates of new HIV infections

According to the CDC, in 2006, an estimated 56,300 people contracted HIV in the United States. The CDC also estimates 1,200 Virginians contracted HIV in 2006.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
release the first national and local estimates
of new HIV infections

According to the CDC, in 2006, an estimated 56,300 people contracted HIV in the United States.

The CDC also estimates 1,200 Virginians contracted HIV in 2006.