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MRHD's Epidemiology Program is to monitor and investigate reportable and emerging communicable diseases, investigate outbreaks, and provide guidance and recommendations to stop further spread of communicable diseases for the wellbeing of our communities.

The Fairfax County Health Department's TB control program exists to prevent the spread of the TB disease in the community by identifying illness, providing treatment and taking actions to prevent the spread of disease. Treatment of TB disease, case management, laboratory testing, chest x-rays and medications are free services for Fairfax County residents.

Health department offices provide assistance and referral for those exposed to tuberculosis.

Offers immunizations for communicable diseases, flu and pneumonia shots and immunizations for foreign country travel requirements. Also tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign country travel requirements. Also tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and other communicable diseases such as TB.

Provides diagnostic and treatment services for people with tuberculosis or who have been in close contact to people with tuberculosis. There may be a charge for lab and prescriptions.

Tuberculin skin test available at no charge in some cases. Chest X-rays, evaluation, monitoring of tuberculosis cases and contacts. Medication fees are based on income.Offers communicable Disease investigation, surveillance, and control.

Services include screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all persons exposed to specific diseases: tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, foodborne illnesses, etc. Information is given regarding preventing disease, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining treatment. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

Provides screening for and investigation of confirmed communicable disease. Offers immunizations for overseas travel, adults and college-bound students. Cost varies. Offers miscellaneous services such as HIV and TB testing and the screening, examination and treatment of sexually-transmitted diseases which are free to the public regardless of income.

The TB Management program aims to control, prevent and eliminate tuberculosis in the community. The program offers free and confidential TB risk assessment screenings on Mondays by appointment only. For those diagnosed with TB or a Latent TB Infection, the TB team collaborates with a patient's medical provider to provide tuberculosis case management to include the provision of medication and care coordination. In addition, the TB team assists with identifying associated cases, the testing of contacts, transportation for CXRs and home visits to deliver medication to perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Preventative Therapy (DOPT).

The goal of the tuberculosis control program is to prevent the spread of the disease tuberculosis in the community by identifying illness, providing treatment, and taking actions to prevent the spread of disease. The Health Department provides a full range of services including physician diagnosis and treatment, testing, medications, and careful oversight of disease treatment. In addition, screening services to identify risk for developing tuberculosis are provided.

Tuberculosis screening and tuberculin skin testing. Tuberculosis treatment and follow-up including directly observed medication therapy in the patient's home. Tuberculosis contact investigations. Education for individuals and the community. Disease specific counseling. Community resource referrals.

Offers skin testing for TB (PPD test) for children, as well as chest x-ray for follow-up on positive skin tests and tuberculosis cases. At this time we have temporarily suspended PPD testing for adults. Offers services for the detection, screening, and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Disease. Please call to set up an appointment.

This program provides TB assessments, PPD testing or blood work as needed, diagnostic X-rays and medication if needed to prevent spread of tuberculosis. This program also offers follow-up and contact follow-up, education on prevention, lab work and referrals as needed.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign country travel requirements. Offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and for other communicable diseases like TB. Other services include information on communicable diseases, investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, and preventive treatment for certain diseases. Outbreak investigations can be for suspected food or waterborne diseases, bioterrorist events, and contagious diseases spread to humans by either animals or other persons. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

To control and prevent the spread of communicable disease from the person infected to other people in the community. To accomplish this we investigate any communicable diseases that pose a public health problem, this includes foodborne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign country travel. Offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually-transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and for other communicable diseases like TB. Investigates disease outbreaks. Other services include information on communicable diseases, investigations of suspected disease outbreaks, and preventive treatment for certain diseases. Outbreak investigations can be for suspected food or waterborne diseases, bioterrorist events, and contagious diseases spread to humans by either animals or other persons.

To control and prevent the spread of communicable disease from the person infected to other people in the community. To accomplish this we investigate any communicable diseases that pose a public health problem, this includes foodborne illnesses, waterborne illnesses, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases.

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Also tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS and for other communicable diseases such as TB.

Tuberculosis screening and tuberculin skin testing. Tuberculosis treatment and follow-up including directly observed medication therapy in the patient's home. Tuberculosis contact investigations. Education for individuals and the community. Disease specific counseling. Community resource referrals.

Health department offices provide assistance and referral for treatment for those exposed to tuberculosis. Does not provide routine tuberculosis testing for employment purposes.

The following services are provided: Immunization Services TB Services Refugee Newcomer Services STI/HIV Services (walk-in services)

Provides immunizations for communicable diseases and for foreign travel requirements. Also offers flu and pneumonia shots. Tests for sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and for communicable diseases such as TB.

The goal of the tuberculosis control program is to prevent the spread of the disease tuberculosis in the community by identifying illness, providing treatment, and taking actions to prevent the spread of disease. The Health Department provides a full range of services including physician diagnosis and treatment, testing, medications, and careful oversight of disease treatment. In addition, screening services to identify risk for developing tuberculosis are provided.

The TB Management program aims to control, prevent and eliminate tuberculosis in the community. The program offers free and confidential TB risk assessment screenings on Mondays by appointment only. For those diagnosed with TB or a Latent TB Infection, the TB team collaborates with a patient's medical provider to provide tuberculosis case management to include the provision of medication and care coordination. In addition, the TB team assists with identifying associated cases, the testing of contacts, transportation for CXRs and home visits to deliver medication to perform Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Preventative Therapy (DOPT).