Updates from the Health Department
July 2, 2026
Fairfax County Opens 24/7 Cooling Center through Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 8 a.m.: The county has opened a 24-hour cooling center at the Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. Cooling c...
June 30, 2026
Seventy-six expecting and parenting young women celebrated an important milestone last week as they graduated from the Fairfax County Health Department's Stable Families, Thriving Futures (SFTF) program, marking the beginning of a promising new chapt...
June 26, 2026
The Fairfax County Health Department is expanding walk-in hours at all four of its public health centers starting July 1. While appointments remain available, the extended walk-in hours will make accessing Health Department services easier, including...
June 26, 2026
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax held its summer meeting on Thursday, June 25 at the Fairfax County Government Center. Members of the steering committee, various workgroups and county staff joined guests from various nonprofits, churches 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!