The Virginia HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program encourages the ongoing and systematic collection of HIV/AIDS reporting from public and private providers and laboratories across the state. The surveillance data is routinely assessed to ensure its integrity and is analyzed for emerging trends or shifts in the epidemic.
The HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program functions as the central repository for all reports of HIV and AIDS in Virginia. Virginia is one of forty-five states that report HIV cases in addition to AIDS cases. The program conducts surveillance throughout the state in order to:
The surveillance information is collected by four Epidemiologists, representing the five regions of Virginia. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Epidemiology Consultants at (804)-864-8037.
A surveillance report is published quarterly to provide data to the media, health educators, localities and other agencies on the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in order to:
The Statistics and Data Management staff compile the data into quarterly and annual reports available to the public. If you need additional statistics not published in the reports, e-mail the Statistical Analyst or call (804)-864-8037.
Questions or comments?
Contact HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Hotline