Updates from the Health Department
August 28, 2026
From Virginia Department of Health (VDH)The Virginia Department of Health was notified of a confirmed measles case involving a person who traveled through Northern Virginia Sunday, August 16, while in...
August 18, 2026
The Fairfax County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence. The award recognizes Fairfax County’s WIC program for demonst...
August 6, 2026
Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort of the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program (PHYAP), offering high school age students across Fairfax County a flexible and meaningful way to build real-world skills and connections in health care ...
July 23, 2026
As summer heat rises, many people notice they are less hungry. That is because digesting and storing food creates heat in the body. While your body may not want more heat, it still needs fuel and fluids to stay healthy and hydrated.Healthy eating and...
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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.
And remember, vaccination it important at all ages. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, make sure you are up to date, too!