News and Updates
June 8: The Youth Ambassador Program recently welcomed a team of public officials from federal and local government..
June 7: Fairfax County Health Department Honors the Health Care Advisory Board’s 50 Years of Service
June 1: Reston area residents recently participated in a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.
May 31: Following CDC data changes, we have updated our local data dashboard.
Air Quality
Due to the wildfires in Canada, there are hazardous and very unhealthy Air Quality Index levels in our area today. Air quality levels are expected to change over the next several days. Local conditions can change rapidly. Stay up to date on the air quality in our community and take the recommendation actions: see real time data from AirNow.gov and Current Air Quality and Forecast from Virginia DEQ
The Health Department is monitoring ER and Urgent Care visit trends for asthma and other air quality-related respiratory conditions to maintain awareness of how this event is impacting the community. Avoid or reduce physical activity outdoors and contact your healthcare provider if you have trouble breathing, shortness of breath, cough that won’t stop, or other symptoms that do not go away. Call 9-1-1 or go right away to an emergency department for medical emergencies.
See the latest alerts and updates and find more Air Quality recommendations.
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COVID-19 Updates
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, isolate and inform your close contacts. See these important steps to take to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11, 2023. The COVID-19 Call Center will close after May 19. For vaccine and testing appointments at the Health Department call 703-246-7100. Learn more.
Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and continuing to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and those around you remains important.
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. Vaccines are safe and effective.
Get caught up on well check-ups and recommended childhood immunizations now!
And remember, vaccination it important at all ages. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, make sure you are up to date, too!
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About the Health & Human Services System
This agency is a part of the Fairfax County Health & Human Services System (HHS). The HHS System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work and play in Fairfax County.