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Lupus is not preventable, but risk and disease activity may be reduced by minimizing known triggers. Ultraviolet exposure, infections, certain medications, and stress are associated with flares; trigger avoidance and consistent management are central to disease control. wb.md/4uLGHwS

🚨Warnings don’t help if you don’t hear them. ⚠️ Why You Need a Weather Radio📻 : ✔️ Alerts you day & night—even while you sleep ✔️ Works when power, Wi-Fi, or cell service fails ✔️ Provides real-time updates for tornadoes, storms & more #VDEM #WeatherReady #StayAlert

How long do you sit per day?💺 #Sitting too much can raise your risk for a variety of diseases and affect your mental health — but taking short, frequent breaks can help. Learn more about what the science says about too much sitting and health: bit.ly/3vDybGK

It's time to dust off those bikes after a long winter and get rolling! But don't just kick up and go — make sure your bike is still up to snuff. 🚲⤵️

Pneumococcal vaccines are available for adults ages 50+. Have questions about pneumococcal disease and whether you should get vaccinated? Check out this resource from @CVEEPSocial: bit.ly/4636zcQ

A Red Flag Warning is issued when critical fire weather conditions are happening or about to happen. It does not necessarily mean there is a fire, but that conditions will be very dry and windy. If a fire is present, it can become extreme! Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire! weather.gov

Did you know a lot of public places have more germs than a toilet seat? 😳 See where bacteria and viruses lurk, from playgrounds to elevators to hotel rooms. wb.md/3NZvkB2

#RSV Is Still Surging in Parts of the US. When Will RSV Season End? ow.ly/cgYu50YynBA via @TODAYshow with #NFID Medical Director @ARAdultImmDoc and spokesperson William Schaffner, MD

VDH presented four awards to recognize Virginia health districts and partners for their utilization and support of the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program. Read more

🔔 Daily Reminder: It's okay not to be okay. Support is always available if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health or substance use. samhsa.gov/find-help for help and resources.

Vaccines for pets have a lot in common with vaccines for humans, from how they’re developed and tested to the purpose they serve in reducing disease and transmission among animals. 🐶 But unlike human vaccines, pet vaccines play an additional role: They’re designed to help protect your pet, and some are designed to protect you, too. For more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/vaccinati… 🐾

🧳Traveling for #springbreak? Keep in mind, children act fast, so plan ahead and practice medication safety while traveling! 📞1-800-222-1222 Poison Help is available 24/7, even while you're on vacation, to answer medication questions or to assist if you suspect a poisoning!

Check out USDA’s simple food safety steps for your spring holiday meals ➡️ usda.gov/about-usda/new…

#Recall: Over 10.2 Million Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes; Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard. Get refund as gift card. cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/N…

Protect your flock from avian flu, and brush up on your biosecurity know-how! 1) Suit Up! -- Wear protective gear like boots and gloves. 2️) Wash Up! -- Clean hands and equipment. 3️) Divide Up! -- Keep your flock separated from other birds, pests, pets and animals. 4️) Brush Up! -- Learn the signs of avian influenza, get tools, checklists and more online. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poul…

Simple opportunities for exercise: Challenge your muscles with everyday activities; for example, lift that gallon of milk a few times before you put it back in the fridge. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Make your health a priority this #WomensHistoryMonth! From mammograms to gynecological screenings, #Medicare covers many preventive services for women. Talk to your doctor about which services may be right for you: go.medicare.gov/3MGkUWn

REMINDER! 🚨 Virginia’s 4 p.m. burning law is in effect until April 30. Note that some localities may have even more restrictive regulations on outdoor burning, so check with your locality before starting any outdoor burning. More info here: bit.ly/3FbZ7BR

See something new, changing, or unusual on your skin? Don’t wait. Don’t guess. Don’t ignore it. It could be nothing—but it could be skin cancer. Early detection can save your life. Learn more at TheBigSee.org

Stool tests are an easy, at-home way to check for potential signs of colorectal cancer. They’re also far less invasive, intense and uncomfortable than a colonoscopy. But it’s important to note the limitations of stool tests compared to a colonoscopy when it comes to detecting anything precancerous — which is a pretty big deal. Relying on these fecal tests means that you’re potentially missing out on finding an early pre-cancer that could be eliminated and never turn into something scarier. Colorectal cancers typically begin as growths called polyps, which form on the inner lining of your colon or rectum. Finding and removing polyps before they become cancerous is the most effective way to prevent colon cancer. Given that, a colonoscopy remains the gold standard for cancer screening. In one single procedure, it allows for the detection and removal of polyps to help prevent cancer from developing. One of the benefits of a colonoscopy is that we can not only treat and identify cancers, but we can treat pre-cancer. In other words, the pre-cancerous polyps we might find and remove never reach the point of turning into cancer in the first place. An at-home colon cancer test can be a good choice if having anesthesia or sedation during a colonoscopy puts you at higher risk for complications. But a colonoscopy is about 99% accurate in finding colon cancer that has developed. At-home tests aren’t recommended if you have: -A family history of colorectal cancer. -Medical conditions that increase colorectal cancer risk. -Bloody stool. -Unexplained health issues such as sudden weight loss or anemia (low red blood cell counts).