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The Fairfax County Health Department is working with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and with other local public health agencies to respond to outbreaks of monkeypox occurring in the U.S. and in other countries.

UPDATE: August 5, 2022: On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to the monkeypox outbreak. At this time, 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.

We expect to receive additional vaccine supplies during the week of August 8 and encourage exposed or at-risk individuals to call the FCHD call center at 703-267-3511. Call center staff will send a link to a screening form and those who are eligible will then be put into a queue to schedule a vaccination appointment as vaccines become available.

See update: Fairfax Health District: Monkeypox Update, August 3, 2022

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)