Health Department

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administration office at 10777 Main Street in Fairfax is open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Clinic services are not offered at this location.
703-246-2411 TTY 711
10777 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Gloria Addo-Ayensu, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Health

What We Do

As an agency of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System, we work to protect, promote and improve health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community. We do this by preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting the public against environmental hazards, promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, assuring the quality and accessibility of health services, responding to natural and man-made disasters, and assisting communities in recovery. Our vision is for all Fairfax County residents to live in thriving communities where every person has the opportunity to be healthy, safe and realize his or her potential.

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News and Updates

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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, 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. 

Find information and updates on COVID-19

Parents: Get your child's immunizations up-to-date!

Recommended vaccines protect me Don’t wait, get caught up on well check-ups and recommended childhood immunizations now! Make an appointment for your child’s back-to-school immunizations today.

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.

And remember, vaccination it important at all ages. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, make sure you are up to date, too!

See Childhood & Required School Immunizations

Opioid Resources

Get the facts on fentanyl.

Find information and updates about opioids, including fentanyl.

Situation update: Opioid Overdoses Continue; Learn How to Get Help

Data Dashboard: Opioid Overdoses in the Fairfax Health District

Safe Disposal of Medicines

HEALTHY HABITS

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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.

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