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DDP Updates
General program updates are available for the public, or if you are a healthcare provider, find the latest information for your practice and patients
The Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) is a division of the Office of Epidemiology.
The mission of the DDP is to maximize public health and safety through the elimination, prevention, and control of disease, disability, and death caused by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, other sexually transmitted infections .
Announcements
See headlines from news and announcements from the Division of Disease Prevention (DDP) below. Click on the read more tag below the short description to be taken to the full article.
Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States (U.S.). May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During this month we work extra hard to shed light on the impact that viral hepatitis has on the public. By raising awareness around hepatitis, we can also encourage testing, vaccination, and treatment.
Learn about the most recent methods for preventing HIV. These include correct condom usage, PrEP, TasP, and more
Find a location near you to get tested for HIV, viral hepatitis, or STDs. Learn about testing options, cost, and reasons to test.
Find information about the different types of STDs
Learn more about the Virginia Comprehensive Harm Reduction program
Learn more about viral hepatitis, how to prevent it, and what treatments are available
Find health care provider resources for HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis
Important resources for DDP partner agencies
Content notice: The DDP website contains HIV/STD prevention messages that may be considered explicit by some visitors.
Last updated: June 3, 2024