 1701 High Street – Suite 102 Portsmouth, VA 23704 |
The Portsmouth Health Department is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and preserving a healthy and safe community. Main Office (757)393-8585 – Monday through Friday – 8AM to 4:30PM WIC(757)393-5340 – Mon, Tue & Wed, 7:40AM to 5:45PM; Thu 1PM to 6:45PM; Fri Closed Contact us at phd.info@vdh.virginia.gov.To report a public health emergency, such as a reportable disease or environmental public health hazard, after business hours, on holidays or weekends, please contact (866)531-3068. |
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal disease is a potentially deadly bacterial infection. It is mainly caused by 5 types of meningococcal bacteria: A, B, C, W, and Y. The outbreak in Virginia is caused by type Y. Symptoms of the disease come on fast and include the following: high fever, stiff neck, vomiting, purple, dark brown or black rash, headache, altered mental state, and muscle aches. Meningococcal disease can kill in as little as 24 hours or cause permanent complications like brain damage, hearing loss, learning disabilities or limb amputations. The disease is easy to spread from person-to-person through sharing anything that comes in contact with saliva, being in close quarters, sharing tobacco or marijuana products, kissing, or being sneezed or coughed upon. Thankfully, you can protect yourself from meningococcal disease with vaccination. For more information on the meningococcal vaccines, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/index.html If you have any questions, please call 757-393-8585 x8701.
Mpox Info
The Virginia Department of Health continues to respond to mpox vaccination efforts. For information on mpox in Virginia, please visit the VDH mpox website.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Please call 757 393-8585 ext. 8617 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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Portsmouth Health Department Receives National Accreditation
The Portsmouth Health Department is accredited through the Public Health Accreditation Board, and is the first health department in Eastern Virginia to achieve this designation. We are committed to the promotion, protection, and preservation of a healthy and environmentally safe community. Through data collection, continuous quality improvement, and community partnerships, the Portsmouth Health Department works to ensure the health and well-being of Portsmouth residents.
Volunteer for the Portsmouth Health District MRC
PHDMRC volunteers support local public health initiatives and emergency response. There are roles for both medical and non-medical volunteers. Participate in mass prophylaxis and vaccinations exercises and community disaster drills. Train with local emergency response partners. To volunteer, visit www.vamrc.org
Website last updated: 01/19/2024