Local Advisories / VDH News Releases
VDH News Release: Vaccination of Children
February 19, 2026: Virginia Department of Health Reaffirms its Commitment to Vaccines as a Critical Tool in Protecting the Health of Families and Communities
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reaffirming its commitment to vaccines as an essential tool in protecting the health of children, their families, and their communities. VDH recommends that children are vaccinated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2026 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. VDH expects that healthcare providers will continue to rely on their clinical training and professional judgment and consult information published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians when engaging in shared clinical decision-making with parents, caregivers, and patients.
VDH News Release: Recreational Water Advisory
February 13, 2026: VDH Issues Recreational Water Advisory for the Potomac River
Due to reports of sewage spills in the Potomac River and the anticipated timeline for repairs, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a recreational water advisory for Virginia residents. For the safety of people and pets, VDH is advising Virginia residents to avoid recreational water activities in the Potomac River, such as swimming, wading, tubing, white-water canoeing or kayaking, where full-body submersion is more likely to occur.
For updates on the repair status, visit DC Water. For updates on Virginia impacts and to find links to the Maryland and DC agencies responding to this incident, please visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/potomac-sewage-spill/.
VDH News Releases on Measles: February 2026
February 19, 2026. Virginia Health Officials Investigating Two Confirmed Measles Cases in Northern Virginia
February 16, 2026. Virginia Health Officials Investigating Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
February 6, 2026. Virginia Health Officials Investigating a Confirmed Measles Case and an Exposure in Northern Region
February 4, 2026. Virginia Health Officials Investigating Confirmed Measles Case in Northern Region
VDH Information on Measles, visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles/
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