Updates from the Health Department
August 6, 2026
Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort of the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program (PHYAP), offering high school age students across Fairfax County a flexible and meaningful way to build...
July 23, 2026
As summer heat rises, many people notice they are less hungry. That is because digesting and storing food creates heat in the body. While your body may not want more heat, it still needs fuel and fluids to stay healthy and hydrated.Healthy eating and...
July 14, 2026
Cyclosporiasis cases are on the rise in some parts of the country. Most outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, an illness characterized by watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and low-grade fever, are linked to fresh produce grown with water contaminated by the ...
July 10, 2026
Summer is here! Make the most of it with these six reminders for a healthy and safe summer.Fight the BiteMosquitoes and ticks can ruin outdoor fun. Their bites are more than annoying — sometimes they transmit diseases. West Nile virus and Lyme dise...
Wash Your Hands Often
Mosquito & Tick Bite Prevention
Health Dept. Strategic Plan
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!