Stop the Spread of Disease

Our sexual health services are completely confidential, affordable and available to anyone regardless of citizenship or immigration status. These services are also available to people under the age of 18.

IT ONLY TAKES ONE

We are seeing a rise in syphilis cases statewide. It only takes one sexual encounter to contract the disease. Some people don't know they have syphilis because they don't feel any symptoms, or their symptoms mimic other illnesses. Make an appointment to get tested for STIs including syphilis. One stick could put your mind at ease.

Call or visit one of our locations to make an appointment or to learn more.

Want a free at- home HIV test?

The Virginia and Maryland Home HIV Testing Program is a free, confidential service provided by the Division of Disease Prevention. Cisgender men and transgender people ages 17 and up who currently line in Virginia and Maryland are eligible to receive the at-home test. Click here to request the test by mail. You can request a test every 90 days. The test used by this program (Oraquick In0Home HIV Test) uses an oral swab to test for HIV antibodies and provides results in 20 minutes.

Have Questions?

Virginia HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis Hotline: (800) 533-4148. Monday-Friday. 8 AM to 5 PM

Want more information?

Visit VDH to learn more!

Rabies is a very dangerous disease. There is no cure for rabies in people. If someone gets rabies, they will die. That’s why it’s important to stay safe.

Never touch or try to catch wild animals. This is especially important if the animal looks sick or is acting strange. Signs of rabies in animals include:

• Drooling or foaming at the mouth

• Stumbling or moving in a strange way

• Making odd sounds

• Acting mean or confused when they normally wouldn’t

Protect your pets. Dogs, cats, and even some farm animals can get rabies. The good news is rabies can be prevented in animals with a rabies shot. Ask your vet if your pets are up to date on their vaccine.

What to Do If You Are Bitten by an Animal:

1. Wash the bite right away with soap and lots of water.

2. Get first aid like you would for any wound.

3. Try to remember what the animal looked like. Don’t try to catch it.

4. Call animal control or the police to find the animal safely.

5. Tell your doctor right away. You might need special medicine to prevent rabies and treat other possible infections.

6. Report the bite to your local health department.

If you need to report an animal bite, contact us today or visit our Rabies Control webpage for more information.