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The Epidemiology Department helps keep the community healthy by tracking illnesses and stopping the spread of disease. We work with doctors, labs, schools, and the public to respond quickly to health concerns. If you are concerned about the spread of disease or a possible outbreak in your community, contact the Epidemiology Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Data Portal is an online tool that makes it easy to find health information about Virginia. It includes interactive charts and reports that show health trends like chronic disease, illness, substance use, and cancer in different communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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PATIENT RESOURCES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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VACCINES & IMMUNIZATIONS<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CHECK YOUR VACCINE STATUS<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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OUR CLINICS<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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STI CLINICS<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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DISEASE FACTS<\/a><\/h3>\n

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CLINICIAN RESOURCES<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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REPORTING DISEASE<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ANIMAL EXPOSURE FORM<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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RABIES TOOL KIT<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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RESPIRATORY DATA<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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LATEST UPDATES<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CONTACT INFORMATION<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Epidemiology:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nPhone: 757-683-2801
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STI:<\/strong>
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Tuberculosis:<\/strong>
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Location:<\/strong>
\n830 Southampton Avenue
\nNorfolk, VA 23510<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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