Fight the Flu
Flu update, Week Ending on Jan. 18 — Influenza activity is decreasing in the Fairfax Health District. Influenza B/Victoria is the most common form of the virus that is circulating in our area.
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting flu activity as widespread, and this is the 8th week of widespread activity in Virginia.
Please take precautions to prevent the spread of flu.
Novel Coronavirus Update
Public health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which originated in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Currently, there are no cases of this illness in Fairfax County or in Virginia. Test results for a patient under investigation in the Northern Region of Virginia are expected to be received later this week.
For additional information and updates, please see our Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) website or the Virginia Department of Health's novel coronavirus webpage.
Severe Lung Illness Associated with “Vaping"
There is a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Find out more with these resources:
- Vaping and Your Health: What You Need To Know
- Vaping: What Students Should Know
- Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products (CDC)
- Video: Vaping-Related Lung Illness: What You Need to Know
- Video: Health Dept. and FCPS are Helping Kids Stay Vape-Free
- 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Radon Awareness
Find out more about this second-leading cause of lung cancer and order a test kit.
En español
Hortencia Guzman and Claudia Morcelo discuss vital records services on La Voz del Condado de Fairfax
Better Speech & Hearing
A is for Articulation. Learn the ABC’s of this common speech issue.
Adult Day Health Care
Celebrating Caregivers
Adult Day Health Care professional caregivers selflessly care each day for people who need assistance. Visit the blog to watch and find out what inspires Yared, Julia, Afua, Max, Marybelle, and Doryce.
Health Department News
Virginia Department of Health Announces Preparations and Activities Related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak.
Statement on Exchange Student Visit to Fairfax County from Yichang, China
Read the statement
Radon Action Month Highlights Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
Read the news release
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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.
