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Chesapeake Health Department Alerts Deep Creek Residents of Rabid Raccoon

Kimi Stevens, kimi.stevens@vdh.virginia.gov Chesapeake Health Department Alerts Deep Creek Residents to Rabid Raccoon Public Urged to Avoid Contact with Wild Animals CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Chesapeake ...
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Ryan White Ribbon-Cutting at The Norfolk Department of Public Health

Kathy Lamm, Kathy.Lamm@vdh.virginia.gov Ryan White Ribbon-Cutting at The Norfolk Department of Public Health NORFOLK, Va. — ...
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Rabid Cat Injuries Man near Cypress Landing

Kimi Stevens, kimi.stevens@vdh.virginia.gov Rabid Cat Injuries Man Near Cypress Landing CHESAPEAKE, Va. –  On October 14, a man sustained facial and hand injuries while attempting to feed a feral cat ...
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Virginia Health Officials Investigating Confirmed Measles Case in Northwest Region

Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Health Officials Investigating Confirmed Measles Case in Northwest Region Virginia Department of Health is Working to Identify People Who ...
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Virginia Department of Health Closes Little Wicomico River to Shellfish Harvesting

Stephanie Hudson, Stephanie.Hudson@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Closes Little Wicomico River to Shellfish ...
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Virginians Encouraged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine, Immunizations to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses During Event at Riverside Health

Maria Reppas, Director of Communications, maria.reppas@vdh.virginia.gov VHHA: Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications, jtwalker@vhha.com Virginians Encouraged to Get Annual Flu Vaccine, ...
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Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses

Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Vaccinations for Respiratory Viruses RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond and Henrico Health Districts ...
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Raccoon in Williamsburg Tests Positive for Rabies Virus

Mary Wainwright, Peninsula.EH@vdh.virginia.gov Tes La Dieu, taylor.ladieu@vdh.virginia.gov Raccoon in Williamsburg Tests Positive for Rabies Virus WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Peninsula Health District ...
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The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Supports Breast Health All Year

Dr. Zelalem Attlee, Zelalem.Attlee@vdh.virginia.gov The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District Supports Breast Health All Year October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month WARRENTON, Va. – October is Breast ...
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Western Tidewater Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Terrorism Awareness & Stop the Bleed Initiative

Dylan Evans, Dylan.Evans@vh.virgnia.gov 804-588-2704 Western Tidewater Health District Awarded $5,000 to Support Terrorism Awareness & Stop the Bleed Initiative SUFFOLK, Va. – The Western Tidewater ...
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Virginia Department of Health Closes Portion of Lower Machodoc Creek to Shellfish Harvesting

Stephanie Hudson, Eastern Region PIO, (804) 396-9640 stephanie.hudson@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Closes ...
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Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat

Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727,  bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov Richmond City Health District Reports Rabies in Bat   RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond City Health District (RCHD) is notifying Fairfield ...