Virginia Department of Health reverses previous FDA order for COVID shots that were only approved for people 65 and older.

The Virginia Department of Health is reporting the state’s fourth measles case of the year. The patient is a school age child (5-12 years) in the Eastern Region who recently traveled internationally.

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health is notifying the Hampton Roads community of regional student immunization clinics ahead of the upcoming school year. Some students in Hampton Roads return earlier than usual this year, on Aug. 18.

The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state’s first child death of the 2023-24 flu season. Officials said a child, between the ages of 5 and 12 in Virginia’s Eastern region died from complications associated with the flu. VDH will not ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia is experiencing its highest number of child drownings in years, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Eight children have drowned across the state this summer, with five incidents in Central Virginia alone.

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Virginia Department of Health is reporting the state’s first measles case of the year, a child under ...

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 contracted the disease after recent international travel.

The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, making it the 26th state to report cases amid a concerning outbreak. The case in Virginia involves a child between the ages of 1 and 4 who lives in the state’s ...