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DDP Updates
General program updates are available for the public, or if you are a healthcare provider, find the latest information for your practice and patients
The Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is a division of the Office of Epidemiology.
The mission of the DDP is to maximize public health and safety through the elimination, prevention, and control of disease, disability, and death caused by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, other sexually transmitted infections .
Announcements & Highlights
Hepatitis Awareness Month 2026
Hepatitis Awareness Month is observed each May in the United States. Hepatitis Testing Day is on May 19. During the month of May, we work to show the impact the hidden viral hepatitis epidemics have on our communities. We do this by raising awareness and…Read more
Rachel Stallings, MPH, Director, Division of Disease Prevention We’ve been busy in the Division of Disease Prevention (DDP). I want to take time to acknowledge some of the important work we’ve been doing recently in collaboration with the community and our partners. Earlier in 2026…Read more
Background STI Awareness Week (SAW) is the second full week in April each year. This year, it is April 12-18. SAW helps raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also shows how STIs impact our lives and helps to decrease stigma, fear, and discrimination.…Read more
Learn about the most recent methods for preventing HIV. These include correct condom usage, PrEP, TasP, and more
Find a location near you to get tested for HIV, viral hepatitis, or STDs. Learn about testing options, cost, and reasons to test.
Find information about the different types of STDs
Learn more about the Virginia Comprehensive Harm Reduction program
Learn more about viral hepatitis, how to prevent it, and what treatments are available
Learn the basics about mpox, find a vaccination site, and more
Find health care provider resources for HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis
Content notice: The DDP website contains HIV/STD prevention messages that may be considered explicit by some visitors.