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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Second measles case reported in Virginia this year
VIRGINIA () — Health officials said a measles case was reported in Virginia last week, making it the second case in the Commonwealth this year. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) said the person is a teenager between 13 and 17 years old and recently traveled internationally. They currently live in the , which includes Culpeper County, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, Manassas and other cities in the Northern Virginia region, as well as the westernmost portions of the state. VDH said the teenager was at the following sites, potentially exposing others: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on Tuesday, May 20, between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Play it Again Sports, located at 1885 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville on Tuesday, May 20 from 2:40 p.m. to 5 p.m. Goodwill Store and Donation Center, located at 440 Gander Drive in Charlottesville on Tuesday, May 20 from 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. UVA Health Primary Care Riverside, located at 2335 Seminole Lane, Suite 200 in Charlottesville on Thursday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. UVA Health University Medical Center Emergency Department, located at 1215 Lee St. in Charlottesville on Friday, May 23 from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. This is the second case of measles reported in Virginia in 2025. The , when a young child aged 0-4 years old contracted the disease. Virginia health officials release more information on areas exposed to child with measles If you were at the above-listed locations on the day and times specified, VDH encourages the following: If you have received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or were born before 1957, you are protected and do not need to take any action. If you have never received a measles-containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccine or a measles-only vaccine, which is available in other countries), you may be at risk of developing measles. Anyone who might have been exposed and is considered to be at risk of developing measles should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Non-immune individuals may qualify for post-exposure treatments. People who might have been exposed and are not immune should contact their health care provider or local health department immediately to coordinate administration of post-exposure prophylaxis. Watch for symptoms for 21 days after the date of your potential exposure. If you notice symptoms of measles, immediately isolate yourself by staying home. Contact your healthcare provider right away. If you need to seek healthcare, call ahead before going to your healthcare provider's office or the emergency room to notify them that you may have been exposed to measles and ask them to call the local health department. This call will help protect other patients and staff. Anyone with an immunocompromising condition should consult with their healthcare provider if they have questions or develop symptoms. If you have received only one dose of a measles-containing vaccine, you are very likely to be protected and your risk of being infected with measles from any of these exposures is very low. However, to achieve the highest level of protection, contact your healthcare provider about getting a second vaccine dose. For more information about measles, click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health officials confirm 2nd measles case in Va.
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health has reported the state's second measles case this year — a 13-to-17-year old in the northwest region who recently traveled internationally. VDH is not providing any other information about the patient to protect the family's privacy, while health officials are coordinating efforts to identify anyone who may have been exposed. Here are the dates, times and locations of possible exposure sites in Virginia: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, between 2:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Play it Again Sports, 1885 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville from 2:40 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Goodwill Store and Donation Center, 440 Gander Drive in Charlottesville, from 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 UVA Health Primary Care Riverside, 2335 Seminole Lane, Suite 200 in Charlottesville, from 2 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. Thursday, May 22 UVA Health University Medical Center Emergency Department, 1215 Lee St. in Charlottesville, from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday, May 23. The first case was reported in . First confirmed case of measles reported in Virginia: VDH For the latest on measles cases in Virginia, visit the . For more information about measles, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
19-05-2025
- Health
- Axios
Virginia sees nation's second-largest drop in overdose deaths
Virginia had the second-largest drop in overdose deaths in the country last year, according to preliminary CDC data released last week. The big picture: For over a decade, fatal drug overdoses have been the leading cause of unnatural deaths statewide. And Richmond has consistently had one of the highest overdose death rates in the state. But for the past few years, Virginia's fatal drug overdose rates have fallen faster than the U.S. average. By the numbers: Over 1,500 Virginians died from drug overdoses in 2024, per CDC estimates. That's a nearly 39% drop from 2023. The only state with a greater decline in overdose deaths was West Virginia (-44%). Stunning stat: The Virginia Department of Health, which released its own preliminary 2024 numbers reporting a slightly smaller drop last month, also noted a 44% drop in fentanyl deaths in the same time frame. Fentanyl is still involved in the majority of drug overdose deaths, per VDH data. Caveat: CDC and VDH data isn't final, and could change in the coming months as more death investigations are completed and the causes reported. Between the lines: The decline has been partially attributed to more people carrying the overdose reversal spray Narcan, and increased availability of paper test strips that detect fentanyl in illicit or counterfeit drugs. These can reduce fatal overdoses when people unknowingly consume fentanyl-laced pills that look like prescription drugs. There are also more opioid treatment programs or providers of buprenorphine, a treatment that reduces the risk of future overdoses. But they still don't reach many areas most in need.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wise Co. nurse named Virginia's Public Health Nurse of the Year
WISE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A Southwest Virginia nurse has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) as the state's Public Health Nurse of the Year. The VDH and LENOWISCO Health District announced on Wednesday that Joie Cantrell, a nurse with the Wise County Health Department, was selected for the award. Marion police chief accepts job in Blacksburg Cantrell has worked with the VDH for more than 35 years in different public health roles. The department stated in a news release that Cantrell has spent years advocating for policies and practices that help marginalized communities like those struggling with homelessness or substance abuse. The release states that Cantrell has directly contributed to reducing the number of overdose deaths in her community and works continually to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. She has worked in home health, maternal and child health, tuberculosis outreach, disease prevention and treatment and more. 'Joie exemplifies what a nurse truly is,' Reisa Sloce, director of the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health Districts, stated in the release. 'She provides comfort and compassion for those who are in her care no matter their circumstances. Joie is passionate about her work, and it is clearly reflected in her care of patients.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Virginia reports more babies born in 2024 named 'Liam' or 'Charlotte.' It's a years-long trend
Is Virginia in the midst of a 'Liam' or a 'Charlotte' population explosion? Apparently. According to data released May 2 by the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Vital Records, Liam and Charlotte were the most popular names among the 94,443 babies born in 2024 across the commonwealth. It is the sixth straight year Liam has been on the top and the fifth for Charlotte. 'The 2024 list showcases a blend of strong, meaningful names that parents are embracing for their little ones,' Celes Davis, the chief deputy state registrar, said in a statement announcing the findings. The release is something VDH does annually. Rounding out the top 15 names chosen for boys in 2024 after Liam: Noah, James, Oliver, William, Henry, Theodore, Lucas, Elijah, John, Levi, Ethan, Dylan, Benjamin and Michael. The top 15 girls' names after Charlotte? They are Olivia, Emma, Sophia, Amelia, Isabella, Mia, Ava, Eleanor, Evelyn, Harper, Elizabeth, Sofia, Abigail and Aurora. While Liam has reigned supreme for the past six years, the only time Charlotte was not atop the list was in 2019 when the No. 1 choice was "Ava." The Office of Vital Records even broke down the five most popular names of 2024 based on the family's ethnicity: Asian: Boys – Noah, Muhammad, Henry, Lucas and Ethan; Girls – Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Chloe and Eliana Black: Boys – Noah, Amir, Josiah, Elijah and Ezra; Girls – Nova, Naomi, Ava, Brielle and Zuri Hispanic: Boys – Liam, Dylan, Matteo, Noah and Thiago; Girls – Mia, Isabella, Sofia, Genesis and Camila White: Boys – James, William, Oliver, Henry and Theodore; Girls – Charlotte, Olivia, Eleanor, Amelia and Emma 'Baby name trends are always evolving, and over the past five years, we've seen some exciting shifts,' VDH said in the announcement. For example, 25 years ago, the chosen names defined a generation. 'Jacob' and 'Emily' were the top picks then, with more traditional names such as 'Matthew" and 'Sarah' not far behind. VDH said parents then started to steer away from the classics and began basing their children's names on things such as nature, pop culture and elegance. Since 2019, the trend has been to reintroduce the traditional names with those from the other areas. Hopewell council fires city manager and clerk 'without cause.' The vote is controversial In addition to names, VDH also tracked data such as the most common day of the week to give birth last year: August was the most popular birth month, with 8,370 births. The most common birthday was Oct. 18, with 344 births. Friday was the most popular day for births, with 14,274. Sunday was the least common birth day, with 8,778. There were 2,806 sets of twins and 53 sets of triplets born. There were 177 babies born on New Year's Eve 2023, and 161 born on New Year's Day 2024. The number of babies sharing a birthday with their mothers was 277. Babies sharing their fathers' birthdays totaled 283. If you are interested in searching for more records such as these, check out VDH's Office of Vital Records website. Police investigate shooting at Virginia State University Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) is an award-winning journalist who covers breaking news, government and politics. Reach him at batkinson@ or on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @BAtkinson_PI. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Virginia releases lists of most popular baby names in 2024
