Health Department Alert:
Neighborhood Health and HealthWorks for Northern Virginia are federally qualified health centers that provide primary medical, dental and behavioral health services to low-income individuals and families. People with Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance are also welcome. You can contact a location near you to make an appointment.
You can also contact Coordinated Services Planning (CSP). CSP provides information and referrals to other community health care facilities (703) 222-0880.
There are four Fairfax County Health Department public health centers: Annandale Public Health Center, Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center, Herndon-Reston Public Health Center and Mount Vernon Public Health Center.
Services and hours vary by location. Please visit individual clinic pages for detailed information.
Health Department fees are based on the services received. This is determined at the time of your scheduled appointment.
In some cases, the fee for service is based on a sliding fee scale. For specific pricing information, contact your Health Department clinic.
For a list of immunizations fees, please see the Fairfax County Health Department International Travel Immunizations page.
Please contact your Health Insurance Provider regarding service coverage. The Health Department is considered an out of network provider, with the exception of the flu vaccine for Medicare recipients.
If you received immunizations from the Fairfax County Health Department, please contact that public health center to get a copy of your record. Fees may apply.
For immunizations received outside of the Fairfax County Health Department, please contact the provider who administered the vaccine. You can also check online with the Virginia Immunization Information System for COVID-19, mpox, and other immunization records. If you cannot locate your COVID-19 vaccination record through the portal, please call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
Please contact your public health center, and administrative personnel can search our database to see if you have any documented vaccines given by the Fairfax County Health Department at 703-246-7100.
You can also check online with the Virginia Immunization Information System for COVID-19, mpox and other immunization records. If you cannot locate your COVID-19 vaccination record through the portal, please call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
If you received immunizations from the Fairfax County Health Department, please contact your public health center to obtain a copy of your record or make an appointment to discuss your child’s immunization status with a Public Health Nurse. Fees may apply.
Please speak with your health care provider about obtaining your child's immunization record.
Visit our Immunization and Vaccinations page for more information.
Please visit our International Travel Immunizations page for this information.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a comprehensive Travelers' Health website that identifies the recommended/required vaccines for individuals based on their travel itinerary.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a comprehensive Travelers' Health website that identifies the recommended/required vaccines for individuals based on their travel itinerary.
The Health Department only provides yellow fever vaccine by appointment at Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center and Herndon-Reston Public Health Center.
A single primary dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection and is adequate for most travelers. An additional dose of yellow fever vaccine is recommended for certain travelers. Please call 703-246-7100 to ask if a booster is needed in your case.
Fairfax County Health Department Public Health Centers provide clients a yellow travel booklet at the time they receive their vaccines. Travel booklets can only be provided if you receive your vaccines at a Health Department Public Health Center.
Limited shingles vaccine is available through the Health Department for adults who meet specific income and medical criteria. For more information, contact your Fairfax County Health Department public health center at 703-246-7100.
Currently the Fairfax County Health Department does not have online appointment scheduling. Please call a public health center to schedule an appointment at 703-246-7100.
Testing for specific STIs is determined during a scheduled clinic visit. Please visit Fairfax County Health Department's STI page for more information.
The cost of the exam and testing is based on the services received. This is determined at the time of your scheduled appointment.
Services are also provided on a sliding fee scale so charges will be based on income.
Clients are given a phone number, date and time to call back after clinic to get their test results. If our clinic receives a positive test result for a client before the designated “call-back” time we will call the client directly.
The Health Department uses a blood test called the QuantiFERON® TB test (QFT) for everyone ages 2 years and older. The cost is $49.50; however, in most cases there is no charge if the test is for kindergarten through grade 12 school entry. The QFT requires a single visit to a Health Department clinic.
Please contact your local Fairfax County Health Department public health center to ask about the current fee and to schedule an appointment for this service at 703-246-7100.
Visit the Health Department's Tuberculosis (TB) page for more information.
Please contact your local Fairfax County Health Department public health center to schedule an appointment for this service. Please bring any documents your employer has given you. Fees may apply. A certificate will be given to you at the completion of a risk screen and/or a QuantiFERON® TB test (QFT) at 703-246-7100.
The Community Services Board (CSB) offers counseling, medication, crisis response and other services for people of all ages with mental health conditions.
Please contact our Internship Coordinator at HDinternships@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Jobs available at the Health Department vary and postings occur as positions become available. You may find employment opportunities on the Fairfax County Government website.
Complaints may be reported to the Health Department through the county's Planning and Land Use System.
To submit a foodborne illness complaint, log into the PLUS system and Create an Online Application for a Foodborne Illness Complaint.