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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 highest risk of exposure to monkeypox receive a vaccination.

Update August 17, 2022: New monkeypox vaccine interest form

The Fairfax County Health Department created an interest form for individuals seeking monkeypox vaccination. Vaccine will be made available to eligible individuals based on risk factors. No one will be denied a vaccine based on race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, economic, or citizenship status. People who meet the current eligibility criteria may fill out the interest form to receive a monkeypox vaccine, but, because supply is limited, appointments will be made as supply allows. Minors 17 years old and under must have a parent, guardian, or adult aged 18 or older designated by the parent or guardian present on-site to receive the vaccine. Please contact the Health Department Call Center with questions at 703-267-3511. Complete the monkeypox vaccine 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. Don't wait to schedule your appointments. See where to get immunizations and find clinic details.

Find out what you need to know about e-cigarette, or vaping, and how to quit with these resources:

• This is Quitting text message support
• Vaping: What Students Should Know
• Protecting Young People From E-cigarettes (CDC)
• Video: Health Dept. and FCPS are Helping Kids Stay Vape-Free
• 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)