How Do I?

The Fairfax Health County Health Department continues to respond to the current monkeypox outbreak and is working with community partners to ensure residents who have been exposed or are at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox receive a vaccination.

Update: Sept. 26. As of today, VDH has expanded vaccine eligibility. Now eligible: 

• People with a known exposure to someone with monkeypox; or
• All people, of any sexual orientation or gender, who have had anonymous or multiple (more than 1) sexual partners in the last 2 weeks; or
• Sex workers, of any sexual orientation or gender; or
• Staff, of any sexual orientation or gender, at establishments or events where sexual activity occurs; or
• People of any sexual orientation or gender who are living with HIV/AIDS or have been diagnosed with any sexually transmitted infection in the past three months.

If you are interested in receiving a monkeypox vaccine, please complete the online interest form.

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!