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• Health Care Advisory Board Celebrates 40th Anniversary (June 14, 2013) (June 14, 2013)
• Virginia Department of Health Urges Precautions for Wells and Onsite Sewage (Septic) Systems (June 11, 2013) (June 11, 2013)
• Health Department Launches New Adult Day Health Care Website (June 10, 2013) (June 10, 2013)
• State Officials Warn Consumers of Possible Contamination of Frozen Berry Blends (June 7, 2013) (June 7, 2013)
• June is Fight the Bite Awareness Month – Protect Yourself and Your Family (June 4, 2013) (June 4, 2013)
• Video: West Nile Virus Prevention Tips (May 31, 2013)  (May 31, 2013)
• Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools Honor 12 Special Public Private Partners (May 21, 2013)  (May 21, 2013)
• Learn How to Protect Your Family During Recreation Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week (May 20, 2013)  (May 20, 2013)
• Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout; Remove Pills, Prevent Problems. (May 20, 2013)  (May 20, 2013)
• May is Hepatitis Awareness Month - Learn if You're at Risk. Get Tested. (May 2, 2013)  (May 2, 2013)
• May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month - Learn How to "Fight the Bite!" (May 1, 2013)  (May 1, 2013)
• Audio: Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu Discusses Public Health in the Latest County Conversation Podcast (April 18, 2013)  (April 18, 2013)
• April is Donate Life Month (April 8, 2013) (April 8, 2013)
• April is STD Awareness Month (April 9, 2013) (April 9, 2013)
• Video: Health Director Encourages Public Health Week Participation (April 1, 2013) (April 1, 2013)
• April 1-7 is Public Health Week: A Healthier Community Begins With You! (April 1, 2013) (April 1, 2013)
• Health Department Launches New Tuberculosis Campaign (March 22, 2013)  (March 22, 2013)
• Fairfax County Ranked Healthiest in Virginia (March 20, 2013) (March 20, 2013)
• Protect Against Whooping Cough: Health Department Offers Free Tdap Vaccine for Adults (March 18, 2013) (March 18, 2013)
• March 10: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDs Awareness Day (March 8, 2013) (March 8, 2013)
• Virginia Department of Health Offers Guidance for Severe Weather (March 5, 2013) (March 5, 2013)
• March is Tuberculosis Awareness Month (March 1, 2013) (March 1, 2013)
• VIDEO: What Happens to Young Adults with Disabilities After High School? (February 14, 2013) (February 14, 2013)
• New Screen Project Catches Heart Disease Early in Infants (February 12, 2013) (February 12, 2013)
• National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing (February 6, 2013) (February 6, 2013)
• Video: Mental Health First Aid - Identify Warning Signs (January 16) (January 16, 2013)
• Flu Vaccine Available at Health Department Clinics - It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! (January 14, 2013) (January 14, 2013)
• Fairfax County Long Term Care Coordinating Council Promotes the "Village" Age-in-Place Concept (January 14, 2013) (January 14, 2013)
• Virginia Department of Health Stresses Tips for Healthy Holiday Season (December 20, 2012) (December 20, 2012)
• Ask Fairfax! Transcript Covers Influenza Vaccines (December 5, 2012) (December 5, 2012)
• Submit Your Questions Now for Wednesday's Chat about National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 3, 2012) (December 3, 2012)
• Dec. 2-8: National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 2, 2012) (December 2, 2012)
• CDC Issues Health Advisory About Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control (November 29, 2012) (November 29, 2012)
• Dec 3 Community Forum on Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation (November 29, 2012) (November 29, 2012)
• Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner (November 15, 2012) (November 15, 2012)
• Nov. 12-18 is "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week." Learn about Proper Use. (November 13, 2012) (November 13, 2012)
• Health Department's Latest Food Industry Newsletter Now Available: Food for Thought (November 5, 2012) (November 5, 2012)
• Virginia Department of Health Updates Closure of Shellfish Harvesting (October 31, 2012) (October 31, 2012)
• Photos: Learn How to Wash Your Hands Properly (October 11, 2012) (October 11, 2012)
• Health Department Encourages Flu Vaccination and Learning About Community Immunity (October 9, 2012) (October 9, 2012)
• Rabies Exposure Prevention Tips (September 6, 2012) (September 6, 2012)
• Video: West Nile Virus - Resources and What You Need to Know in Fairfax County (August 17, 2012) (August 17, 2012)
• Time For Back-to-School Immunizations: Health Dept. Offering Extended Clinic Hours (August 13, 2012) (August 13, 2012)
• Video: Free Back-to-School Immunizations at Health Department Clinics (August 7, 2012) (August 7, 2012)
• Falls Church Human Services Programs to Move in August (August 1, 2012) (August 1, 2012)
• August is Immunization Awareness Month: Keep Your Vaccines Up-to-Date. (August 1, 2012) (August 1, 2012)
• Virginia AIDS Drug Assistance Program Expands Eligibility (July 13, 2012) (July 13, 2012)
• State Health Department Urges Caution Following Heavy Rains (July 3, 2012) (July 3, 2012)
• Get Food Safety Tips for Barbecue Grilling (July 2, 2012) (July 2, 2012)
• June 24 - 30 is Mosquito Control Awareness Week - Learn how to Fight the Bite! (June 25, 2012) (June 25, 2012)
• National HIV Testing Day is June 27. Health Department provides free HIV testing Monday - Friday. (June 25, 2012) (June 25, 2012)
• Chief Medical Examiner Seeking Help With Identifying Skeletal Remains (June 22, 2012) (June 22, 2012)
• Travelers to 2012 Olympics urged to ensure immunizations are up-to-date (June 22, 2012) (June 22, 2012)
•  Photos: Learn How to Help Control Mosquitoes Around Your Home (June 18, 2012) (June 18, 2012)
• Virginia Department of Health Shares Data on Adolescent Health Behaviors (June 8, 2012) (June 8, 2012)
• Photos: Mosquito Trapping Season is Here – Fight the Bite! (June 6, 2012) (June 6, 2012)
• Video: Food Safety in Four Steps (June 5, 2012) (June 5, 2012)
• Learn about Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Prior to Pool Openings (May 21, 2012) (May 21, 2012)
• May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day: Health Department Encourages People to Learn About Viral Hepatitis (May 18, 2012)
• Health Department Adds New Photo Gallery to Help People Learn About Lyme Disease Prevention (May 18, 2012) (May 18, 2012)
• Fairfax Nurse Selected as Public Health Nurse of the Year (May 11, 2012) (May 11, 2012)
• State Joins High Blood Pressure Control Campaign: "Million Hearts (TM) VA" aims to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes (May 8, 2012) (May 8, 2012)
• May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Families Encouraged to Learn How to Protect Themselves (May 1, 2012) (May 1, 2012)
• Henry's Farm Inc. Recalls Soybean Sprouts Due to Possible Health Risk (April 30, 2012) (April 30, 2012)
• Childhood Injury Prevention Efforts Making a Positive Impact (April 18, 2012) (April 18, 2012)
• National Health Care Decisions Day: Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Advance Health Care Directive Registry (April 16, 2012) (April 16, 2012)
• Public Health Week Tips: Acheive Mental and Emotional Well-Being (April 6, 2012) (April 6, 2012)
• Public Health Week Tips: Attain Reproductive and Sexual Health (April 5, 2012) (April 5, 2012)
• Public Health Week Tips: Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases (April 4, 2012) (April 4, 2012)
• 2012 County Health Rankings Show Fairfax County with Overall #1 Rank in Virginia (April 3, 2012) (April 3, 2012)
• Fairfax County Health Department Now on Twitter (April 3, 2012) (April 3, 2012)
• Public Health Week Tips: Live Tobacco and Drug-Free and Prevent Alcohol Abuse (April 2, 2012) (April 2, 2012)
• Public Health Week Tips: Active Living and Healthy Eating (April 2, 2012) (April 2, 2012)
• Health Department Recognizes Public Health Week April 2-8 (March 30, 2012) (March 30, 2012)
• Help Stop Pertussis: Get a Free Tdap Vaccine (Feb 14, 2012) (Feb 14, 2012)
• Virginia Launches Advance Health Care Directive Registry (Dec. 7. 2011) (Dec. 7. 2011)
• County Makes Free Prescription Drug Discount Card Available to Residents (Dec. 6, 2011) (Dec. 6, 2011)
• Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Releases Final Reports on Community Health Status Assessment (Oct. 11, 2011) (Oct. 11, 2011)
• "Protect the Ones You Love: Vaccinate for Rabies!" - Rabies Awareness Week, Sept. 26 - Oct.2 (Sept. 27, 2011) (Sept. 27, 2011)
• Health Department Promotes Community Immunity this Flu Season Watch the video. Share it. (Sept. 15, 2011) (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Health Department's Lab Achieves Green Building Certification (Sept. 15, 2011) (Sept. 15, 2011)
• Health Officials Provide Post-Earthquake Advice to Well Owners (Aug. 25, 2011) (Aug. 25, 2011)
• Health Department Offers Extended Clinic Hours for Required Immunizations (Aug. 22, 2011) (Aug. 22, 2011)
• Health Officials Inform Travelers of Possible Measles Exposure (Aug. 22, 2011) (Aug. 22, 2011)
• Fairfax County Health Department Exercise: Dispensing of Medical Countermeasure (June 25)
• Healthy Living Expo/Blood Drive April 4 (March 30)
• American Mosquito Control Association Names Health Department Entomologist Volunteer of the Year (March 29)
• Fairfax County Partners with Faith Leaders and Community Organizations on HIV/AIDS Prevention (Feb. 25)
• Today Is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7)
• Fairfax County Health Department Earns Public Health Emergency Preparedness Recognition (Jan. 27, 2011)
• Start the New Year Off Right Urges Virginia Health Commissioner. Get a Flu Shot! (Dec. 30, 2010)
• It's Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated: National Influenza Vaccination Week Guide (Dec. 6, 2010)
• Board of Supervisors Proclaims Dec. 1 AIDS Awareness Day in Fairfax County (Dec. 1, 2010)
• View Transcript and Video of Online Discussion About Bed Bugs (Nov. 10, 2010)
• Video: Bed Bugs (Nov. 9, 2010)
• Questions About Bed Bugs? Submit Now for Nov. 10 Online Discussion (Nov. 8, 2010)
• November is Premature Birth Awareness Month (Nov. 1)
• Transcript of Health Department's Online Discussion About Flu (Oct. 26. 2010)
• Newest Youth Survey Reports on Health and Well-Being of 6th-12th Grade Students (Oct. 26. 2010)
• Audio: Listen to Latest Health and Safety Podcast (Oct. 10, 2010)
• Health Department to Answer Questions Online About Flu Season (Oct. 10, 2010)
• Community Health Survey Under Way (Oct. 10, 2010)
• Mental Illness Awareness Week Conference Scheduled for Oct. 8 (Oct. 10, 2010)