The staff of the Division of Public Health Toxicology are responsible for disseminating information on toxic substances in a timely manner and in a concise and readable format. This task is accomplished through the publication of answers to Frequently Asked Questions, distribution of Fact and Information Sheets, production of technical Reports, and use of Press Releases. The following is a list of currently available publications.
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Childhood Elevated Blood Lead Levels
Technical Reports
Biennial Report to the Governor and General Assembly on Toxic Substances in the Commonwealth (December 15, 2005). This report summarizes the numerous programs throughout state agencies which are pertinent to the control of toxic substances in the Commonwealth.
Monitoring of Ongoing Research on the Health Effects of High Voltage Transmission Lines (Final Report), October 31, 2000. This report is an overview of articles, reports , and reviews found in the current literature relative to electromagnetic fields. It is the final report in the series.
VDH Updates Fish Consumption Advisories for Mercury and PCBs (8/31/2007)
VDH Updates Fish Consumption Advisories on Maury and James Rivers (10/10/06)
VDH Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for Two Water Bodies (7/20/06)
VDH Updates Fish Consumption Advisories (7/27/05)
VDH Strengthens Guidelines for Fish Consumption Advisories in State Waters (12/13/04
VDH Issues Fish Consumption Advisories for Six Water Bodies (9/30/04)
Distribution Schedule for Potassium Iodide (9/16/02)
Health Commissioner Announces Acceptance of Potassium Iodide Supply (7/8/02)
Virginia Health Department Issues Fish Advisory In James River (7/1/02)
State Health Commissioner Issues Fish Advisory in Two Southwest Rivers (8/6/01)
Virginia Department of Health Expands Fish Advisory for Mercury (3/29/01)
PCBs and the Dan River (12/27/99)
PCBs and the Roanoke River (12/2/99)
PCBs and the Levisa River (7/28/99)
PCBs and the Potomac River (4/19/99)
Fish Consumption Advisories Lifted on the Blackwater and Nottoway Rivers (3/26/98)
Virginia Department of Health | Office of Epidemiology | Division of Public Health Toxicology | 109 Governor Street Room 338C | Richmond, Virginia 23219 | Phone: (804)864-8182 | Fax: (804)864-8190