{"id":22045,"date":"2025-02-13T13:13:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22045"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:34:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:34:26","slug":"spread-love-not-illness-this-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/02\/13\/spread-love-not-illness-this-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Spread love\u2014not illness\u2014this Valentine\u2019s Day!\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether you\u2019re celebrating with partners, pals, or solo this year, Valentine\u2019s Day is a sweet reminder that we all have a lot to give. One thing we don\u2019t want to share? Germs! Follow RHHD\u2019s guide for keeping those you love healthy and safe:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s red roses, not red noses.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Keep your sniffles to yourself by following basic hygiene for respiratory illnesses. Cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands regularly, and take a raincheck on that hangout when you\u2019re sick. Want bonus Valentine\u2019s points? There\u2019s still time to get vaccinated against illnesses like COVID-19 and the flu! Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaccines.gov\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">vaccines.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for appointments near you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A romantic dinner for two, hold the norovirus.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus are still <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/food-safety-in-virginia\/foodborne-diseases-and-outbreaks\/foodborne-disease-data\/gi-report\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">elevated in our communities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Avoid a vomit-y Valentine by washing your hands thoroughly before handling food. And when it comes to norovirus, hand sanitizer doesn\u2019t cut it! Make sure you\u2019re using warm water and soap to kill off these pesky germs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Screen to protect your sweetie from STIs. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Knowing your sexual health status and communicating it to your partners is a huge way to show you care. You can make a testing appointment through RHHD on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/stihiv-prevention-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">our webpage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or by calling 804-205-3501.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re celebrating with partners, pals, or solo this year, Valentine\u2019s Day is a sweet reminder that we all have a lot to give. 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