When life gets tough, there is hope. The #988Lifeline is here for you, whenever you need someone to talk to. People call, text, and chat 988 to talk about many things.
💙 You are not alone. Text or call 988.

Give your kids a healthy body and mind this summer. ☀️
Learn how you can support your child’s physical and emotional well-being bit.ly/3yTp3Pz

Get bit by a tick? Getting ticks identified by us is easier than ever! Check out our online photo submission form: bit.ly/3WLfuK8

UV rays can damage skin cells and can cause cancer and other problems. Follow these sun safety tips to protect your skin. See: bit.ly/3WQWKLh

If you're planning to fire up the grill this weekend, read this first: Three Summer Grilling Food Safety Tips for Grill Masters and Rookies bit.ly/3AiK5U2

Splash pad jets can rinse germs found in poop off of bottoms. Swallowing the water with germs can make you sick.
💦 Stay out of splash pads if you are sick with diarrhea
💦 Don’t allow children to sit or stand on jets
💦 Don’t swallow splash pad water
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In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, June 27, 2024, we are offering FREE HIV and STI testing during the last week of June. See details, dates and locations: bit.ly/3VxVY4M

During Great Outdoors Month, make Fairfax County your gym! Consider exploring your local parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces to improve your physical and mental health. Find an @FairfaxParks park or trail: bit.ly/2KxHxtq

ICYMI. If you have a backyard flock, see this update: bit.ly/3VrbBel

It's Men’s Health Week – the perfect time to celebrate the incredible benefits of healthy eating! From reducing the risk of chronic diseases to promoting healthy aging, nutritious food choices lay the foundation for a vibrant life. Learn more: bit.ly/3wVLZgw

Don’t let mosquitos ruin your time outside. When choosing bug spray, #FightTheBite by looking for one of the following active ingredients:
•DEET
•Picaridin
•IR3535
•Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
•Para-methane-diol (PMD)
•2-undecanone
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Today is #WorldFoodSafetyDay . Protect yourself from food poisoning with these four steps to food safety:
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill
Learn more our food safety program and what you can do at home: bit.ly/30CPFhZ

We donut want you to get sick from germs like E. coli and Salmonella. Uncooked flour and raw eggs can contain germs that can make you sick. Say no to raw dough, follow these food safety tips: bit.ly/4dZIAOh
#NationalDoughnutDay #FoodSafetyFriday

VDH is investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses in people who were in the Lake Anna area over Memorial Day weekend. Some of them were diagnosed with E. coli infections. Read full news release & how to prevent illness from natural waters: ow.ly/8WOr50SbeFR

The Public Health Youth Ambassador Program: Changing Lives and Shaping Futures
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From May to October, Fairfax County’s Health Department is conducting mosquito surveillance, with 75 traps set all across the county weekly. 🦟🦟
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Watch and learn how about the importance of sustainable eating and how it can benefit both your health and the health of the planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay‌
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One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Learn more about one health and common one health issues. bit.ly/3X2WqcG

#WorldEnvironmentDay

Fresh Start Produce Sales Initiates Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk fda.gov/safety/recalls…