Updates from the Health Department
June 1, 2026
Residents Who Encountered a Kitten Near Poplar Ford Park on Bull Run Post Office Road in Centreville Asked to Call Fairfax County Health DepartmentThe Fairfax County Health Department has confirmed ra...
May 16, 2026
The Fairfax County Health Department’s back-to-school immunization clinics begin Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Herndon-Reston Public Health Center; Annandale Public Health Center; Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center; Mount Ve...
May 19, 2026
Heat Safety Week is May 18-22, 2026. This year, hot weather is expected to last through September. As the heat persists, so do the risks for heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other health impacts. Heat can affect anyone, but older adults are especial...
May 7, 2026
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9The Fairfax Health District is reminding you that National Hurricane Preparedness Week is the perfect time to get ready for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November 30. Hurricanes ca...
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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!