PFAS, often used in water-resistant gear, also find their way into drinking water and human bodies. (Photo by CasarsaGuru via Getty Images) The Virginia Department of Health is continuing its forever ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WHSV) - A teenager between 13-17 years of age has been reported by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) as the state’s second measles case of the year, with the first case reported ...

Updates were made to the COVID-19 and the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine recommendations.

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2025 in a Saturday announcement. The agency said a child 4 or under living in the state’s northwest health region ...

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported two influenza-associated pediatric deaths which are the first reports for the 2024-25 influenza (flu) season in Virginia, according to a ...

RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirms the second measles case of 2025 in the state. The patient is a teenager, aged 13 to 17, in the northwest region of the state.

VIRGINIA (WJHL) — Southwest Virginia residents impacted by recent flooding who use well water systems can now request a free testing kit from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). A release from ...

If federal funds are not forthcoming, Virginia will need to devote more state money to efforts to save the lives of pregnant ...

If you want an updated COVID-19 vaccine, pharmacies in Virginia may now administer it to anyone age 3 or older without a prescription, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its ...

Many homes in Virginia contain lead hazards that can pose serious health risk, especially for young children. While lead was banned from household paints and water pipes decades ago, the risk of ...

The U.S. Health & Human Services Department announced a job cut of 10,000 employees, impacting health services in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health is assessing the effects of the job cuts, ...

Governor Youngkin signs order restoring Presidential Fitness Test in Virginia, following a similar national order by ...