Updates from the Health Department
April 24, 2026
The fifth annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day takes place this year on April 29, 2026. Fentanyl Awareness Day is observed to help inform communities like ours about the dangers of illegally made fe...
April 28, 2026
Springfield residents encouraged to go to new Franconia-Springfield locationServices offered at the Fairfax County Health Department’s West Springfield Public Health Center (located in the Cary Building at 8136 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield) a...
April 22, 2026
Igniting curiosity, knowledge and action in behavioral health was the theme of the day recently, as the inaugural SPARK event was held at the Government Center. SPARK is a new event for high school students participating in Public Health Youth Ambass...
April 20, 2026
Every family deserves a strong start. In observance of National Home Visiting Week from April 20-24, the Fairfax County Health Department is recognizing the vital work of our Maternal Child Health Field program and Nurse-Family Partnership program. T...
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Parents: Get your child's immunizations up-to-date!
Ensuring children are up-to-date on their vaccinations helps provide immunity before they are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.
And remember, vaccination it important at all ages. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, make sure you are up to date, too!