News and Updates
June 7: Fairfax County Health Department Honors the Health Care Advisory Board’s 50 Years of Service
June 1: Reston area residents recently participated in a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.
May 31: Following CDC data changes, we have updated our local data dashboard.
Air Quality
Due to the wildfires in Canada, a Code Purple Air Quality alert has been issued for Wednesday, June 7, which means air quality is unhealthy for everyone in Fairfax County and the region. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should take extra precautions. See this alert for the steps you should take.
Air quality levels are expected to change over the next several days. Stay informed, see real time data from AirNow.gov and Current Air Quality and Forecast from Virginia DEQ
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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. The COVID-19 Call Center will close after May 19. For vaccine and testing appointments at the Health Department call 703-246-7100. 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.
Parents: Get your child's immunizations up-to-date!
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!
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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.