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COVID-19 Updates
July 16: COVID-19 is increasing in the Fairfax Health District but not causing more severe disease. Learn how to protect yourself and others by taking additional prevention measures.
Staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and continuing to take steps to protect yourself, your family, and those around you remains important.
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Parents: Get your child's immunizations up-to-date!
Don’t wait, get caught up on well check-ups and recommended childhood immunizations now!
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.
And remember, vaccination it important at all ages. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers, make sure you are up to date, too!
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