{"id":20,"date":"2017-01-10T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/piedmont\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-08-14T20:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:11:23","slug":"disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/piedmont\/disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop the Spread of Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-20\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-20-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-features panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-features so-widget-sow-features-default-42f2d0c5391f-20\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><ul\n\tclass=\"sow-features-list\n\tsow-features-responsive\">\n\n\t\t\t<li\n\t\t\tclass=\"sow-features-feature sow-icon-container-position-top\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; width: calc(33.333% - 25px);\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-icon-container sow-container-round\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"color: #ffffff; \"\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Need to report a disease?\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=NYKYR7W47M\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf256;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"font-size: 80px; color: #1a99ad\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"sow-features-feature-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/?s=NYKYR7W47M\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisease Report Form\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-features-feature-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t<li\n\t\t\tclass=\"sow-features-feature sow-icon-container-position-top\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"display: flex; 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These services are also available to people under the age of 18.<\/p>\n<h4>IT ONLY TAKES ONE<\/h4>\n<p>We are seeing a rise in syphilis cases statewide. <em><strong>It only takes one sexual encounter to contract the disease.<\/strong><\/em> Some people don't know they have syphilis because they don't feel any symptoms, or their symptoms mimic other illnesses. Make an appointment to get tested for STIs including syphilis. One stick could put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n<p>Call or visit one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/piedmont\/contact\/\">locations<\/a> to make an appointment or to learn more.<\/p>\n<h4>Want a free at- home HIV test?<\/h4>\n<p>The <em>Virginia and Maryland Home HIV Testing Program<\/em> is a free, confidential service provided by the Division of Disease Prevention. Cisgender men and transgender people ages 17 and up who currently line in Virginia and Maryland are eligible to receive the at-home test. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/redcap.vdh.virginia.gov\/redcap\/surveys\/index.php?s=77W7DKHHKJ\">here<\/a> to request the test by mail. You can request a test every 90 days. The test used by this program (Oraquick In0Home HIV Test) uses an oral swab to test for HIV antibodies and provides results in 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<h4>Have Questions?<\/h4>\n<p>Virginia HIV\/STI\/Viral Hepatitis Hotline: (800) 533-4148. Monday-Friday. 8 AM to 5 PM<\/p>\n<h4>Want more information?<\/h4>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/testing-hepatitis-hiv-and-stds\/\">VDH<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-20-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20-0-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Rabies is Deadly \u2014 Stay Safe Around Wild Animal<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"220\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1323 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2025\/07\/rabies-1-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"377\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2025\/07\/rabies-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/126\/2025\/07\/rabies-1.jpg 474w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"383\">Rabies is a very dangerous disease. There is <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"278\">no cure<\/strong> for rabies in people. If someone gets rabies, <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"342\">they will die<\/strong>. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to stay safe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"542\"><strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"430\">Never touch or try to catch wild animals.<\/strong> This is especially important if the animal looks sick or is acting strange. Signs of rabies in animals include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"698\">\n<li data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"579\">\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"579\">Drooling or foaming at the mouth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"620\">\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"620\">Stumbling or moving in a strange way<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"642\">\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"642\">Making odd sounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"698\">\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"698\">Acting mean or confused when they normally wouldn\u2019t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"912\"><strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"722\">Protect your pets.<\/strong> Dogs, cats, and even some farm animals can get rabies. The good news is rabies can be prevented in animals with a <strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"852\">rabies shot<\/strong>. Ask your vet if your pets are up to date on their vaccine.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"965\">What to Do If You Are Bitten by an Animal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<li data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1022\">\n<p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1022\">Wash the bite right away with soap and lots of water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1069\">Get first aid like you would for any wound.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1144\">\n<p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1144\">Try to remember what the animal looked like. <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1144\">Don\u2019t try to catch it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1208\">Call animal control or the police to find the animal safely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1327\">\n<p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1327\">Tell your doctor right away. You might need special medicine to prevent rabies and treat other possible infections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1383\">\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1383\">Report the bite to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/piedmont\/contact\/\"><strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1383\">local health department.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1505\">If you need to report an animal bite, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/piedmont\/contact\/\"><strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1443\">contact us today<\/strong><\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/animal-contact-human-health\/rabies-control\/\"><strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1483\">Rabies Control webpage<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-20-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"so-rounded panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20-0-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Other Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Communicable Disease Fax Line<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(434) 392-1038<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Emergency After-Hours Call Number<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(866) 531-3068<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Piedmont District Epidemiologist<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(434) 392-3984 x 197<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our sexual health services are completely confidential, affordable and available to anyone regardless of citizenship or immigration status. 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