Fairfax County Health Department

10/19/2026

About one in eight women will experience in their lifetime. Knowing the signs and symptoms of the disease can help women take charge of their health. Explore the resources for breast health and healthy living at www.vdh.virginia.gov/every-womans-life/

10/15/2026

This , teach kids the steps to handwashing and the best times to wash hands, like after using the bathroom and before eating. 🫧 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J54zD_nVZco

10/15/2026

It's time for the 2026 Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill: DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON! Follow along at the video link for a guided drill to increase your earthquake preparedness: https://ow.ly/lbyF50ZU5au

10/13/2026

Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety by participating in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org

10/10/2026

Just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and provide initial support to someone in need.
Learn the skills to help a friend, family member, or coworker. Training is available: https://bit.ly/3L26NJC

10/09/2026

About one in eight women will experience in their lifetime. Knowing the signs and symptoms of the disease can help women take charge of their health. Explore the resources for breast health and healthy living at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/every-womans-life/

10/07/2026

Your environment can impact your health in a number of ways, from worsening medical conditions to increasing the risk of injuries and stress. Swipe to learn more about climate health hazards and what you can do to stay well. Learn more: bit.ly/HDClimate

10/06/2026

Fall is here, and so are more respiratory viruses. Along with practicing healthy habits, vaccination is your first line of defense against the respiratory diseases.
Review the 2026–2027 respiratory illness season vaccine recommendations and read more to learn how to stay healthy this respiratory season: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/respiratory-season-26-27

10/06/2026

10/04/2026

The Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center officially broke ground, with officials from the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County coming together to celebrate this new shared space.
The Fairfax County Health Department will operate a Public Health Center at Willard-Sherwood, bringing essential public health services and support closer to residents in the City of Fairfax and surrounding communities.