The Virginia Department of Health is implementing the newest updates to the CDC’s immunization schedule, including updates to the COVID-19 and the MMRV vaccine recommendations. In this update, the CDC ...

Flu season is under way, and the Virginia Department of Health is reminding everyone to get their annual influenza vaccine.

In Part One of the Mercury’s Pulse Check series, we examine the challenges that were roiling the state health department even ...

With the onset of cooler weather, health officials across the Commonwealth are issuing a reminder about getting your flu shot ...

BEDFORD CO., Va. – One of Virginia’s most popular summer destinations is facing a change that could impact public health. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is changing how it tests for Harmful ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Department of Health is responding after federal health officials said they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for local public health departments ...

The child, who recently traveled internationally, is located in the state's Eastern Region. Officials have released a list of potential public exposure sites in Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The ...

The number of deadly fentanyl overdoses was down 44% last year, with 1,086 reported, according to the Virginia Department of ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — A student at Trantwood Elementary in the Great Neck community has been diagnosed with measles, raising concerns among some parents. Virginia Beach City Public Schools notified ...

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is asking for the public's help after receiving reports of dead black vultures ...