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Vaccines help protect you throughout your life. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about staying up to date on recommended vaccines.
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth
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#Pertussis
(aka whooping cough) is a very contagious disease. Infants younger than one year of age are at greatest risk for getting pertussis. Protect your baby from the rising pertussis cases in Virginia. Make sure they're up to date on their vaccines.
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Virginia is seeing higher temps this week! If someone experiences heavy sweating, nausea, or fainting...
❄️ Move them to a cool place
🥤 Give water
💧 Put cool wet cloths on their body
🚑 Get medical help if symptoms get worse
Learn more:
#HighTempTuesdays
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Prevent mosquitoes from ruining your summer fun:
➡️ Wear loose, protective clothing.
➡️ Use EPA-registered insect repellents with DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535.
(Pro tip: make sure to read the label to apply repellents correctly)
#MosquitoMondays
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Late summer is a great time for fresh produce! Remember to rinse both fruits and vegetables before eating.
#FoodSafetyFridays
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Start the school season right! Talk to your child's healthcare provider to make sure they're up to date on recommended vaccines.
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth
#BackToSchool
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Planning outdoor activities? Do them early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid the peak heat. Stay safe and enjoy your summer!
#HighTempTuesdays
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Tomorrow is
#WorldMosquitoDay
! Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance – they can spread serious diseases. Learn how to protect yourself and discover more about these tiny insects in our latest blog:
#MosquitoMondays
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Pump-out, don’t dump-out! Boaters can safely dispose of waste at hundreds of pump-outs across the Virginia. Let’s work together to keep boat waste out of our waters. Find a pump-out station near you at
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Protect yourself and your family from germs! Don’t let your pet reptile roam freely throughout your house, especially in areas where food and drinks for people are stored, prepared, served or eaten.
#FoodSafetyFridays
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August is
#NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth
. Ask your health care provider how vaccines help protect us and our communities from preventable diseases. Learn about the importance of immunizations and what disease vaccines prevented in the past:
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When the temperatures get high, reach out and say “Hi!” Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family to make sure they’re staying cool and hydrated. Together, we can prevent heat-related illnesses.
#HighTempTuesdays
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📰 The VDH's Tobacco Control Program and Eliminate Tobacco Use Virginia have launched the Virginia Higher Education Tobacco Policy Dashboard. Learn more about this new and vital tool in our latest news release:
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Join us in enhancing Virginia’s Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) website! We need volunteers to test our new EPHT website.
⌛ It takes under 30 minutes
🏠 You must be 18+ and live in Virginia
Make a difference today at
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If the water level is up, don't swim! Storms can cause sewer overflows and wash animal waste in the river, lake or your neighborhood. Stay out of the water for a few days and monitor the water for signs of trouble. Learn more:
#TSDebby
#SwimSafeSaturdays
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Did Tropical Storm Debby leave your house without power? Stay charged with these safety tips:
➡️ Disconnect your electronics
➡️ Use generators outside
➡️ Have your flashlight, batteries, and other necessities ready!
#TSDebby
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Make sure Tropical Storm Debby doesn’t ruin your food. During a power outage, food can stay safe for up 4 hours in a refrigerator. But food in a full freezer can stay safe up to 48 hours! Learn more food safety tips at
#TSDebby
#FoodSafetyFridays
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