Disease Prevention – HIV & STDs

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

  • World AIDS Day: December 1

    Worlds AIDS Day has been observed on December 1 each year since 1988. Every year, communities stand together, united with the red ribbon. We remember those who have been lost, unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS, and raise awareness to prevent new cases…Read more

  • Celebrate DIS Recognition Day with Us!

    National DIS Recognition Day is observed annually on the first Friday in October. This is the 14th year it has been celebrated! We honor the dedicated Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) as a vital part of the public health workforce. From locating people in need of…Read more

  • Virginia Medicaid & VA MAP – What You Need to Know

    Federal funding rules say that the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (VA MAP) can’t pay for client care if there is another way of paying for it. This includes Medicaid. This is not a new rule. If you meet all of the eligibility requirements for Virginia…Read more

All DDP News/Updates

Information for people living with HIV in Virginia.

HIV Treatment

My VAMAP (Insurance Enrollment)

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

Partner Services

Learn more about PrEP and nPEP and how they can prevent HIV

Learn more about the Virginia Comprehensive Harm Reduction program

Harm Reduction Program Data

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

Mpox Vaccines     

Mpox Data

Provider Page

Access data and reports from the Division of Disease Prevention

Find health care provider resources for HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis

Important resources for DDP partner agencies

Content notice: The DDP  website contains HIV/STD prevention messages that may be considered explicit by some visitors.

Last Updated: August 19, 2025