#DYK? The EPA’s UV Index forecasts the strength of UV rays each day. 🌞 ✅ Enter your zip code to learn the UV index daily forecast for your location ✅If the UV index is 3 or higher in your area, protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun. epa.gov/sunsafety/uv-index-1
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Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) season is from July-October. Help keep yourself and Virginia waters safe from HABs this weekend: 📝 Report a HAB if you see one 📍 Know where HABs are occurring 🔍 Learn more about Virginia HABs at swimhealthyva.com
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July is UV Protection Awareness Month. ☀️ UV light from the sun can cause cancer. Learn more about how to protect your skin at ow.ly/RnlN50Zl4q4. #SkinHealth #SunSafety #HealthySkin
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VDH is excited to announce the official swearing-in of Dr. Cameron Webb as State Health Commissioner. Dr. Webb was appointed to lead VDH by Governor Abigail Spanberger in January. We look forward to supporting Dr. Webb’s vision for VDH and serving the Commonwealth!
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It’s a great day for a picnic! Make sure when filling your basket that you keep the food cold with ice packs. And don’t let food sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if the temperatures are higher than 90 degrees. fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve…
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VDH wants everyone to have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend. ❄️Stay cool 🌤️Protect your skin from the sun 🏊Practice water safety 🦟Prevent tick & mosquito bites 🎆Watch fireworks carefully 🥪Prepare and handle food correctly Learn more: ow.ly/lcZO50ZjPlO
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Time to get the grill going! 🔥Prevent fires by following these tips for grill safety: nfpa.org/education-and-resea…
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🎉For any kind of party, don’t let foodborne illness tag along. ✅Thaw and marinate food in a refrigerator ✅Cook food to a safe internal temperature ✅Store cooked food in a hot holding area (like an insulated container) vdh.virginia.gov/environment…
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Use caution when swimming near an algal bloom: 🗺️Check our algal bloom map 👃Avoid discolored, smelly water 🚿Rinse off after swimming 🐶Keep pets away from contaminated water 🚫When in doubt, stay out! vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-…
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#BeatTheHeat by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat to prevent dehydration. Make sure you drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, heat stroke & more. #SummerSafety #BeatTheHeat Learn more: cdc.gov/heat-health/about/in…
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Today, VDH announced that Elaine Perry, M.D. is the new Deputy Commissioner for Community Health Services. Read more at ow.ly/oGTa50ZjKgR
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Stay safe and healthy at the beach: - Observe Advisories - Avoid swallowing water - Protect cuts/wounds from water - Stay away from dead fish - Don't swim if sick - Avoid piers, pipes, & drains - Dispose of trash Visit SwimHealthyVA.com for more information. #SwimSafe
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NEVER leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Temperatures can rise up to 20 degrees in just 10 minutes! #BeatTheHeat #HeatSafety Learn more: cdc.gov/heat-health/about/in…
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Stay safe and cool this summer! Learn more about precautions you can take to prevent heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke: cdc.gov/heat-health/about/in… #BeatTheHeat #SummerSafety
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On average, one Virginia resident dies every four days by drowning. Wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation device while swimming could save your life. #SwimHealthyVA For more drowning statistics, visit vdh.virginia.gov/data/injury…
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Measles can spread like wildfire. Vaccination can stop it. A high vaccination rate can prevent large measles outbreaks. Learn more about how to protect your family from measles at vdh.virginia.gov/measles
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Drowning happens quickly and silently. Prevent drowning by: ✅ Knowing how to recognize the signs of distress ✅ Actively supervising children, even if a lifeguard is present. Learn more at ow.ly/Wlmi50ZisR8
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Today we’re celebrating Virginia Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day! Huge thanks to the teams across Virginia who work every day to keep our communities healthy. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are five ticks in this photo. Can you spot them? Learn more about protecting yourself from ticks when enjoying your national forests and grasslands: fs.usda.gov/visit/know-befor….
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June 27th is #NationalHIVTestingDay. Knowing your HIV status is important for your health. Learn more and find an HIV testing location near you. Learn more ow.ly/iZ8v50Zel6t
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