Contagious Disease Resources
Virginia’s Community Health Centers are trusted institutions in our communities and play an important role in the fight against contagious diseases by encouraging patients to take appropriate prevention and preparedness actions. Stay up to date with contagious disease resources for healthcare professionals here.
Current Health Trends
Hantavirus
Current Situation
In early May, the Virginia Department of Health was informed that a passenger from the cruise ship managing Hantavirus cases had disembarked and returned home to Virginia. The individual is currently being monitored.
VDH: Hantavirus
CDC: About Hantavirus
WHO: Hantavirus
Other Resources
[Audio series episode] Transmission Interrupted: Exploring Hantavirus and Protecting Healthcare Teams
[Audio series supplemental factsheet] Hantavirus: Clinical Insights, Emerging Evidence, and What Every Healthcare Worker Should Know
[Print-ready] Hantavirus Disease Case Report Form (CDC)
[Print-ready] Andes Virus factsheet flyer (CDC)
Clinical Overview of Hantavirus (CDC)
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) 2015 Case Definition (CDC)
Measles
Current Situation
Throughout 2026, VDH has released news releases tracking measles exposures and cases throughout Virginia.
CDC: Measles Cases and Outbreaks
Other Resources
VDH Measles Information for Healthcare Providers
Avian Influenza (H5N1)
Current Situation
VDH: Avian Influenza Update for Virginia (published 1/30/2025)
This letter provides updates on influenza testing guidance and avian influenza A(H5) (bird flu) activity in Virginia birds.
CDC: Bird Flu in Humans
Other Resources
CDC Collection of H5N1 Resources
A comprehensive collection of materials and tools to help educate and inform the public about bird flu, including fact sheets, posters, and infographics. These resources aim to promote awareness and understanding of bird flu prevention, protection, and transmission.
CDC’s avian influenza (bird flu) social media toolkit is available to assist partners in communicating about bird flu prevention. This digital toolkit includes sample social media copy and associated graphics available for download.
Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox)
Current Situation
VDH: Mpox Basics | Data in Virginia
CDC: Current Situation in the United States
Other Resources
World Health Organization: Mpox
Key Facts, Transmission, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Vaccination.
Recurring Trends
Influenza
CDC Resources
Signs and Symptoms of Influenza
Influenza for Healthcare Providers
Guidance, product information, testing, and other resources for healthcare providers regarding influenza prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
COVID-19
CDC Resources
COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself and Others
Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
WHO Resources
COVID-19 Clinical Care Pathway
Other Resources
Inform to Empower: Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time
A free, 6-module course that offers instruction on the importance of increasing patients’ COVID-19 vaccine confidence and techniques to increase vaccination demand. Approximately 90 minutes. Continuing Medical Education credits are provided.