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  It's Tick Season! Tips on Preventing Tick Bites

  Ticks & Lyme Disease Lyme disease is the most common disease caused by ticks in Virginia and the United States. For the last 10 years, Virginia has reported over 1,000 cases each year. The CDC estimated that the actual number may be 10 times greater. The number of cases has risen recently, with 2017 being the highest year…Read more

• Virginia Department of Health’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Granted Extensions by USDA Food and Nutrition Service

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 14, 2022 Media Contact:  Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health’s Child and Adult Care Food Program Granted Extensions by USDA Food and Nutrition Service RICHMOND, VA – Today, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced the release of an extension to several nationwide waivers to help providers in the Virginia Department…Read more

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  Governor Glenn Youngkin Encourages Virginians to Prepare Now for the 2022 Hurricane Season

  ~ Hurricane season begins June 1~ RICHMOND,VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin is urging Virginians to prepare now for this year’s hurricane season, which began today and lasts through November 30. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting another above-average hurricane season this year with a likely range of 14 to 21 named storms (winds of…Read more

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  Colin Greene column: How to prevent heat-related illnesses

  Originally posted at Richmond.com Although it won’t officially be summer for another month, many Virginians already are facing some days of extremely hot weather. What follows are some recommendations on staying safe in the heat. Every year, more than 600 people in the U.S. die of heat-related illnesses, and many others experience hospitalization. It is crucial to ensure…Read more