Local Advisories / VDH News Releases
VDH News Release: Fish Consumption Advisory
April 14, 2026: Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Occoquan Watershed
Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a fish consumption advisory for the Occoquan watershed due to elevated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) levels in specific fish species. The affected species include largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish.
VDH News Release: Vaccination of Children
February 19, 2026: Virginia Department of Health Reaffirms its Commitment to Vaccines as a Critical Tool in Protecting the Health of Families and Communities
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reaffirming its commitment to vaccines as an essential tool in protecting the health of children, their families, and their communities. VDH recommends that children are vaccinated in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2026 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. VDH expects that healthcare providers will continue to rely on their clinical training and professional judgment and consult information published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians when engaging in shared clinical decision-making with parents, caregivers, and patients.
The Prince William Health District is dedicated to promoting optimum wellness and a healthy environment to all residents of Manassas City, Manassas Park, and Prince William County.