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Fragile X Walk at Burke Lake Park

So far, the Fragile X Families of Northern Virginia have raised a little over $45,000, …

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Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern

On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department

Senior Living: Six in 10 People with Dementia Will Wander

Alzheimer’s Association offer tips to prepare for this emergency situation

Dementia

FAIRFAX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS

SENIOR LIVING

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‘Boosted Is Better’

Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.

Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.

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Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Flu Season and Winter Preparedness

Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus.

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Internet Access a Key to Progress Throughout Fairfax County

Internet Access a Key to Progress Throughout Fairfax County