The 2022 STI Surveillance Report is now available! More than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, & syphilis were reported in the U.S. Over 50,000 of those reported cases were in Virginia. #STIs must be a public health priority. Learn more: ow.ly/Ke0v50RguXe #STIweek

Many sexually transmitted infections ( #STIs ) have no symptoms. The only way you can be sure of your status is to Get Yourself Tested. ow.ly/gFiM50RgtnX #GYT #STIweek

Worried your child’s sore throat may be #strep ? Viruses, bacteria, & allergens can all cause a sore throat. A quick test by a healthcare provider can see if it’s #StrepThroat .

Learn more: bit.ly/2BTSrF8

Opioid: a group of pain-relieving medications. They can be made from the poppy plant (like morphine) or in a laboratory (like fentanyl). No matter how they're made, anyone can become addicted to them.​
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April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth . Organizers are working to bring attention to what’s considered a public health issue. Learn more about what's being done and what you can do to support healthy, safe, and respectful environments at ow.ly/ccXs50RbNTU #SAAM24

It’s #AlcoholAwarenessMonth . U.S. FDA and SAMHSA remind you that not everything mixes well with alcohol (including many medications). LEARN MORE about the potential problems of taking medicine with alcohol: fda.gov/drugs/resource…

Updated guidance is simple: If you’re sick with a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, flu, RSV, or a cold, stay home and away from others. Learn more at ow.ly/uhGf50RaGiU

Virginia will recognize #BlackMaternalHealthWeek from April 11-17. Black Maternal Health Week is an annual observance designed to bring awareness to rising cases of adverse maternal and birth outcomes for people of African descent. Learn more: ow.ly/IqVY50R9Fbz #BMHW24

#EmergencyPreparedness can protect you and your loved ones. Do you have a plan and emergency supplies ready? Learn the skills you need and attend virtual trainings at ow.ly/kho950R9E1h #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW

Take care of your #sexualhealth and learn more about #STIs . #DYK that 1 in 5 Americans has an STI at any given time? Watch this video for five things to know about STIs: ow.ly/8Pxj50R9zIZ #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW

Virginia Health Commissioner, Karen Shelton MD, discusses the many ways Virginia Department of Health touches the lives of millions of Virginians: ow.ly/bxst50R9inV #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Public health is all about preventing disease, diagnosing health conditions and encouraging health and well-being. VDH creates and shares #data dashboards for certain diseases and health outcomes. Explore them at ow.ly/zqfy50R8LjZ #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek

Stay away from counterfeit pills and live to write the next chapter of your story. Learn more about the dangers of fentanyl at ow.ly/yreu50R7uEw

There are many factors that make a 'Healthy Neighborhood.' One of them is safe water. Whether you use a private well or onsite sewage system, learn what you can do to keep your water clean at ow.ly/1Epy50R6Wym #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW

The theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024 is Building Connected Communities. The theme is designed to help reduce the chance of sexual assault in our communities. We must strive to create communities that take care of one another. Visit Action Alliance for info #SAAM2024

VDH is proud to announce that we were recognized as 2024's Top Virginia Employers for Interns!

Do you know how to test for #radon in your home? VDH offers radon test kits for a $3 fee every year between October and April. Check out our new video on how to order & set up your radon test kit at ow.ly/Obgb50R5IV7 #RadonBeGone

Join VDH and the American Public Health Association (@publichealth) in celebrating #NationalPublicHealthWeek . Learn how you can support public health at ow.ly/IxGE50R5KaM #NPHW

Did you know that 6 out of every 10 pills laced with fentanyl contain a high enough dosage to kill the average American? If you wouldn't take those odds on an airplane, don't take it with a pill. #OnePillCanKill

VDH has recorded as many mpox cases thus far in 2024 in Virginia as in all of 2023. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Full news release: ow.ly/Ury150R2fia