Fairfax County Health Department phone, clinics, vital records, WIC, vaccines, STI/TB, food permits and inspections
The Fairfax County Health Department serves the Fairfax Health District through clinic call centers, public health centers, WIC offices, vital records offices, Environmental Health, communicable disease reporting, emergency preparedness, laboratory services and public health alerts.
Do not drive to the administration address for clinic services. The official contact page says clinic services are not offered at 10777 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. For immunizations, STI/HIV testing, TB testing, maternity intake and clinic appointments, call the clinic call center first.
Choose the Fairfax County health service you need
Select your task below. This finder does not book appointments, but it tells you the right official phone line, office type and document checklist.
Call 703-246-2411 for general Fairfax County Health Department routing. Use this when you are not sure whether your issue belongs to clinics, vital records, WIC, Environmental Health, disease reporting or another program.
Fairfax County Health Department quick answer
The Fairfax County Health Department main information line is 703-246-2411. The clinic call center is 703-246-7100. TTY for all Health Department sites is 711.
The administration office is at 10777 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, but clinic services are not offered at that address. Clinic services are provided at public health centers such as Annandale, Herndon-Reston, Mount Vernon and Franconia-Springfield.
For WIC, call 703-246-5599. For Environmental Health, food safety, public pools, onsite sewage, private water and complaints, call 703-246-2201. For communicable disease or rabies public health questions, use 703-246-2433.
Official verification before using this Fairfax County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Fairfax County Health Department pages for contact information, clinic locations, vital records, WIC, immunizations, STI services, tuberculosis, food safety, Environmental Health, PLUS, public health centers and wrong-office routing.
Clinic hours, public health center locations, monthly delayed openings, certificate fees, food permit processes, STI walk-in times, WIC locations and Environmental Health routing can change. Always verify live details on the official Fairfax County page before visiting, paying, applying, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Fairfax County health guide covers
Do not go to the administration office for clinic services
The Health Department administration office is at 10777 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. It is useful for administration and Environmental Health-related routing, but the county states that clinic services are not offered at this location.
If you need immunizations, pregnancy testing, maternity intake, HIV/STI testing, tuberculosis testing, newcomer health screening or referral assistance, call 703-246-7100 and confirm the correct public health center before visiting.
Fairfax County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct service route when possible. A clear first sentence saves transfers and helps staff route you correctly.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Health Department information | 703-246-2411 | “I need help finding the correct Fairfax County Health Department program.” | Service type, town/address, deadline and callback number. |
| Clinic appointment or clinic services | 703-246-7100 | “I need an appointment for immunization, STI/HIV, TB, maternity intake or newcomer screening.” | Photo ID, insurance/payment question, records, symptoms/exposure date and preferred location. |
| WIC | 703-246-5599 | “I need WIC eligibility, appointment, benefits or breastfeeding help.” | Identity, residency, income/benefit proof and pregnancy/child information. |
| Vital records | Walk-in at listed public health centers | “I need a certified Virginia birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate.” | Record type, event date, names, Virginia event place, ID and $12 fee. |
| Communicable disease, mpox or rabies | 703-246-2433 | “I need to report or ask about a disease, exposure, outbreak or animal/rabies concern.” | Disease/exposure, date, setting, address, urgency and medical-care status. |
| Environmental Health / Consumer Protection | 703-246-2201 | “I need food safety, restaurant inspection, pool, hotel, onsite sewage, private water or complaint help.” | Facility/property address, permit type, complaint facts, photos and PLUS record if any. |
| Emergency Preparedness & Response | 703-246-8700 | “I need public health emergency preparedness or response planning information.” | Organization, question, event, location and deadline. |
| Medical Reserve Corps | 703-246-8641 | “I want information about volunteering or Medical Reserve Corps training.” | Name, contact details, health/background experience and availability. |
| Community Health Outreach | 703-246-3529 | “I need community outreach, health education or public health connection support.” | Community, language/access needs, topic and event date if any. |
| Health Department laboratory | 703-246-3218 | “I need laboratory routing or JoAnne M. Jorgensen Laboratory information.” | Provider/program question and whether your issue belongs to the lab or another program. |
Fairfax County Health Department locations, clinic hours and map
Fairfax County Health Department services are offered at multiple sites. Clinic services are Monday through Friday, with listed clinic hours of Monday 8 AM-4:30 PM, Tuesday 8 AM-6:30 PM, Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM, Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM and Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM.
All Health Department locations open at 10:00 AM on the second Thursday of each month for staff learning development. The 2026 dates listed on the official page include June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.
| Site | Address | Phone / use |
|---|---|---|
| Administration and Environmental Health Services Building | 10777 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 | 703-246-2411. Administration and Environmental Health routing; no clinic services. |
| Annandale Public Health Center | 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 400-E, Annandale, VA 22003 | 703-246-7100 for clinics. Vital records line listed separately on vital records page. |
| Herndon-Reston Public Health Center | 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 | 703-246-7100 for clinics. |
| Mount Vernon Public Health Center | 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233, Alexandria, VA 22309 | 703-246-7100 for clinics. |
| Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center | 6564 Loisdale Court, 4th Floor, Springfield, VA 22150 | 703-246-7100 for clinics. |
Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Office of Vital Records issues certified copies of certain Virginia vital records. The official page lists Virginia births from June 1912 to present, deaths from June 1912 to present, marriages from 1936 to present and divorces from 1918 to present.
Vital records are walk-in only. Appointments are not available. Services are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM, and all offices are closed for lunch between 12 PM and 1 PM. The fee is $12 for each certificate and/or search.
| Record type | Fairfax County rule | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Virginia births from June 1912 to present. | Fairfax County does not provide Special Use Birth Certificates / long-form certificates. |
| Death certificate | Virginia deaths from June 1912 to present. | Access and cause-of-death details may depend on eligibility and record age. |
| Marriage certificate | Virginia marriages from 1936 to present. | You need spouse names, exact marriage date, place and court/license details. |
| Divorce certificate | Virginia divorces from 1918 to present. | A divorce certificate is not the full divorce decree. Full decrees come from the courthouse. |
| Fee | $12 for each certificate and/or search. | The initial search fee applies even if the record is not located locally. |
Vital records office checklist
- Confirm the event happened in Virginia.
- Confirm the record year is covered by Fairfax County’s listed vital-record range.
- Bring one primary ID or two secondary IDs under Virginia ID requirements.
- Bring names, dates, places and court/license details if applicable.
- Avoid the lunch closure from 12 PM to 1 PM.
- Bring payment for the $12 certificate/search fee.
Related guide: Birth Certificate via Health Department.
Clinic services, appointments and public health centers
Fairfax County clinic services include immunizations, pregnancy testing, maternity intake, HIV testing, STI testing, TB testing and treatment, newcomer health screening and referral assistance.
Call 703-246-7100 to make an appointment. Walk-in availability can vary by service, day and location, so call before visiting if timing matters.
Immunizations, school shots, travel vaccines and vaccine records
Fairfax County provides childhood, school, adult and travel immunization information. The official immunization page says to call ahead to make an appointment and complete forms before your visit when possible.
If you received vaccines at a Fairfax County Health Department clinic, you can contact a clinic to ask about records. For vaccines received in Virginia, you can request immunization records online through Virginia’s system or call 877-VAX-IN-VA.
Immunization appointment checklist
- Call 703-246-7100 before going.
- Bring immunization records, school forms or travel itinerary.
- Fill out forms before the visit if you can print them.
- Ask whether your vaccine is available at your chosen public health center.
- Ask about cost, insurance, eligibility and timing between doses.
STI testing, HIV services and tuberculosis care
Fairfax County sexual health clinics provide sexual health counseling, STI testing, treatment, free condoms, HIV testing, referral for PrEP and other prevention support. Appointments are strongly encouraged, including same-day appointments, by calling 703-246-7100.
The TB program supports testing, treatment and provider reporting. If you need a TB test for work, school, immigration, exposure follow-up or treatment, call first and ask what type of test, form and return visit are needed.
| Need | Call / route | Prepare before visit |
|---|---|---|
| STI/HIV test | 703-246-7100 for appointment or clinic schedule. | Exposure date, symptoms, partner-notification question, privacy-safe contact method and payment/insurance question. |
| STI treatment | Public health center sexual health clinic. | Test results, medication allergies, pregnancy status and partner exposure details. |
| TB test for work or school | 703-246-7100 or TB program guidance. | Required form, deadline, prior TB test, BCG vaccine history and return-visit availability. |
| TB case or exposure reporting | Provider reporting route / communicable disease route. | Symptoms, exposure location, provider information and urgency. |
WIC offices, eligibility and appointment documents
Fairfax County WIC supports eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five. WIC services include supplemental nutritious food, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, education, referrals and health/social service information.
For all WIC appointments and questions, call 703-246-5599. Fairfax County says WIC services are delivered in a hybrid format with both in-person and remote appointments, depending on the office and situation.
| WIC location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale Public Health Center | 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 301-E, Annandale, VA 22003 | 703-246-5599 |
| Inova Cares Clinic for Women | 6400 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22042 | 703-246-5599 |
| Herndon-Reston Public Health Center | 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190 | 703-246-5599 |
| HealthWorks at Sully Community Center | 13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA 20170 | 703-246-5599 |
| Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center | 1086 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170 | 703-246-5599 |
| Mount Vernon Public Health Center | 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 233, Alexandria, VA 22309 | 703-246-5599 |
| Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center | 6564 Loisdale Court, 4th Floor, Springfield, VA 22150 | 703-246-5599 |
| Fort Belvoir | 5965 6th Street, Building 1263, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 | 703-246-5599. Military community only. |
WIC eligibility and document checklist
- Applicant must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum or applying for an infant/child under age five.
- Applicant must be a Virginia resident.
- Income must meet WIC guidelines or applicant may qualify through certain programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF or National School Lunch Program.
- Nutrition risk assessment may include diet questions, height, weight and iron-level check.
- Ask before the appointment which identity, residency and income documents are accepted.
Environmental Health, PLUS permits, pools, septic, wells and complaints
Fairfax County Environmental Health protects public health through permitting, inspections and investigations for businesses, public facilities and community health/safety concerns.
Environmental Health applications are submitted through the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS). Use PLUS to apply for permits, track application status, update information, upload documents, pay fees and search property information.
Environmental complaint checklist
- Write the exact property or facility address.
- Identify the issue: food, pool, hotel, septic, private water, rodents, bed bugs, trash, excessive animal waste or public health menace.
- Write the date, time and who was affected.
- Use PLUS if the complaint or permit route requires it.
- Call 703-246-2201 if you are unsure whether Fairfax County or a city/town agency handles it.
Food permits, restaurant inspections, foodborne illness and food complaints
Fairfax County Food Safety pages direct food operators and residents to PLUS for permits and application tracking. The Food Safety page also links to food establishment inspection reports for restaurants, fast food operations, delis, cafeterias and other food establishments.
| Food-related need | Official route | Useful details to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food permit or food establishment application | Use PLUS and call 703-246-2201 with questions. | Business name, address, menu, facility type, owner information, proposed opening date and application number. |
| Restaurant inspection report | Use the official food establishment inspection report lookup. | Restaurant name, address, ZIP code and latest inspection date. |
| Foodborne illness report | Call Environmental Health / Consumer Protection or use official complaint route. | Restaurant, date/time, food eaten, symptoms, when symptoms started and others affected. |
| Temporary food vendor or food truck | Use PLUS and official Food Safety permits/resources. | Event date, commissary, menu, setup location, operating times and permit history. |
Communicable disease, mpox, rabies and public health alerts
Fairfax County Communicable Disease Reporting and Investigation can be reached at 703-246-2433. This is important for providers, schools, facilities and others who need to report certain diseases, exposures or outbreak concerns.
Rabies and animal exposure public health questions may also route through 703-246-2433. If the bite, exposure or injury is urgent, seek medical care or call 911 rather than waiting for a routine callback.
When Fairfax County Health Department is not the correct office
Related user guides: Health Department Near Me and Birth Certificate via Health Department.
Official Fairfax County and Virginia health links
Use these official links for live appointment rules, clinic hours, certificate fees, WIC details, permit applications, inspections and public health updates.
Fairfax County Health Department official websiteMain official Health Department page for Fairfax County, Virginia. Official contact pageMain information line, clinic call center, WIC locations, public health centers, Environmental Health and department contacts. Fairfax County Vital RecordsVirginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates, walk-in rules, fees, eligibility and locations. Immunization and VaccinationsChildhood, school, adult, travel vaccines, forms and vaccine record guidance. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC appointment line, locations, eligibility, documents and breastfeeding support. Sexually Transmitted InfectionsSTI testing, HIV testing, counseling, treatment, PrEP referral and clinic information. TuberculosisTB testing, treatment, risk information and provider reporting resources. Environmental HealthFood safety, PLUS, permits, pools, hotels, onsite sewage, private water, pests and environmental complaints. Food SafetyPLUS permits, food establishment owner resources, inspection reports and food safety guidance. Fairfax PLUS systemApply for permits, upload documents, pay fees, track status and search property/application information.Fairfax County Health Department FAQ
What is the Fairfax County Health Department phone number?
The main Fairfax County Health Department information line is 703-246-2411. The clinic call center is 703-246-7100. TTY for all Health Department sites is 711.
Where is the Fairfax County Health Department administration office?
The administration office is at 10777 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030. Clinic services are not offered at this address.
How do I make a Fairfax County clinic appointment?
Call the clinic call center at 703-246-7100. Use this number for immunizations, maternity intake, pregnancy testing, STI/HIV testing, TB testing, newcomer health screening and public health center clinic services.
What are the public health center clinic locations?
Fairfax County lists Annandale, Herndon-Reston, Mount Vernon and Franconia-Springfield Public Health Centers for clinic services. Call 703-246-7100 before visiting.
How do I get a birth certificate in Fairfax County?
Fairfax County Vital Records offers walk-in service for certified copies of Virginia birth certificates from June 1912 to present. Appointments are not available. Bring required ID and the $12 certificate/search fee.
What is the Fairfax County WIC phone number?
The Fairfax County WIC phone number is 703-246-5599. All listed WIC offices can be reached through this number.
Does Fairfax County offer STI testing?
Yes. Fairfax County sexual health clinics provide STI testing, HIV testing, counseling, treatment and prevention support. Appointments are strongly encouraged by calling 703-246-7100.
Who handles restaurant inspections and food permits in Fairfax County?
Environmental Health and Consumer Protection handles food safety, inspection reports, foodborne illness reports and food permits. Call 703-246-2201 or use PLUS when required.
How do I report a communicable disease or rabies concern?
Call 703-246-2433 for communicable disease reporting, outbreak concerns, mpox information or rabies public health questions. Call 911 for immediate danger or severe injury.
Does Fairfax County issue long-form birth certificates?
No. Fairfax County says it does not provide Special Use Birth Certificates, also called long-form certificates. Use the Virginia Department of Health for that need.