Updates from the Health Department
September 1, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month, a chance to take practical steps to get ready for emergencies. By learning local hazards, creating a communication plan, building an emergency kit, preparing ...
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 infectious. The person is a resident of another stat...
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 ...
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Mosquito & Tick Bite Prevention
Health Dept. Strategic Plan
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!