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
Measles
Current Situation
In late April, the Virginia Department of Health reported the state’s first measles case of the year. On April 28, the release was updated to expand on exposure locations.
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.