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Alexandria Health Department serves the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Join us online as we support healthy people, healthier communities.
Alexandria, VA
Joined January 2024
It's flu and cold season, and one of the most common places for germs to spread is the classroom. Keep your home safe by teaching kids to wash their hands at school and when they get home. 📸 AHD staff and MRC teaching Alexandria kids about proper hand washing
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All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, to observe Thanksgiving. For more information, visit https://t.co/4HDaJHdIz2.
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It's flu and cold season, and one of the most common places for germs to spread is the classroom. Keep your home safe by teaching kids to wash their hands at school and when they get home. 📸 AHD staff and MRC teaching Alexandria kids about proper hand washing
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A fox that recently encountered a dog and person in the Rosemont area has tested positive for rabies. The fox is dead, but community members should be extra careful to avoid wildlife and keep themselves and their pets safe. Read more: https://t.co/SnPgSeRY8v
@AlexAnimals
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Governor Youngkin announced that VDSS will issue 65% of SNAP benefits to households by Nov. 13. This is in addition to the 25% state-funded VENA payment already received. VENA payments ended Nov. 9, but unused SNAP and VENA benefits remain available. Questions? Call 804.726.7000.
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In response to a broader FDA Investigation, ByHeart initiates a voluntary recall of two batches of infant formula. https://t.co/wubT54el1C
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🦠You may ask yourself, why do I need a vaccine? Let’s break it down for you. #MakeHealthHappen ℹ️ For more information: https://t.co/pDsP90Wdsw
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Alexandria Health Department will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4, for Election Day. We will re-open on Wednesday, November 5. To see our hours, visit
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Don’t let your Halloween fun turn into a real-life fright! Stay safe on the streets by using crosswalks and looking both ways. Be alert for pedestrians and drive slowly. Let’s keep our little trick-or-treaters safe! #VisionZero #PedestrianSafetyMonth #SafeStreetsNoFrights
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🚨 Food Safety Alert: A deadly Listeria outbreak linked to pre-made pasta meals has caused 6 deaths & 27 illnesses across 18 states. ⚠️ Check your fridge for recalled ready-to-eat pasta or pasta salads — don’t eat them! 🔗 Full story: https://t.co/hklTAfGdyc
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✅ WIC is OPEN in VA ✅ Shop with your WIC card ✅ Appointments as usual ✅ New applicants welcome Need more help? ➡ Food banks & pantries ➡ Feed More: 804-521-2500 ➡ TEFAP: 804-786-0532 ➡ https://t.co/uN60uNw50t ➡ https://t.co/hvUGWw9Iey
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As respiratory illness season approaches, one of the most common places for germs to spread is the classroom. Keep your home safe by teaching kids to wash their hands at school and when they get home. 📸 AHD staff and MRC teaching Alexandria kids about proper hand washing
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Soaking up the gorgeous fall weather? Don't forget tick checks! Ticks stick around until the winter and continue to bite people and pets - sometimes causing serious illnesses like Lyme disease. Check for ticks after being outside to prevent illness. https://t.co/STfu854OA7
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Just a reminder - please don't touch wild birds - living or dead. If you have pets or young children, keep them away from dead birds or other animals as well.
#AvianInfluenza is spreading among wild birds, including vultures. You can become infected by touching sick or dead birds. 🛑 Do NOT touch wild birds. 🧤 Wear proper protective gear. 📞 Report dead birds. Learn more at https://t.co/qitFsPztG9
#BirdFlu #WildlifeSafety
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For many Alexandria kids, asthma attacks mean staying home from school and activities they love. If mold, pests or other issues at home trigger your child's asthma, check out ALX Breathes - a free, one-on-one program to help you breathe easier at home. https://t.co/er2oud8R6T
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As we get into winter, pool days may be the last thing on your mind - but, swim lessons in the winter and spring can give you or your child the skills you need to swim safe and prevent drowning. #RPCA offers swimming classes all winter. Check them out! https://t.co/zGIUZAh5Rh
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It's time to make Alexandria's Community Health Improvement Plan! The plan to improve Alexandria's health for the next five years will hone in on three focus areas: ➡️Landmark/Van Dorn ➡️Arlandria ➡️Community Mental Wellness Read more and get involved:
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Visit alexandriava.gov for more information.
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At this time, all AHD services are continuing as normal. If anything changes, AHD will contact clients about service impacts and AHD will share information on our website https://t.co/hZ3O2NNdTl.
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Healthy People, Healthier Communities. Scroll to learn more.
Congress did not pass funding legislation, so the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m., Oct 1. City of Alexandria services continue. We are working to support residents and businesses during this time. Visit https://t.co/BNu2qCoeWr for information and resources.
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When you hear he’s being a *responsible guy* by regularly testing for #STIs and using condoms for protection… Be your own best friend and visit AHD or your provider to get tested. More info https://t.co/039S29jn5c
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Say ̶C̶h̶e̶e̶s̶e̶ CHIP! Alexandria's working on creating our Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) to make Alexandria healthier over the next five years...and we need you to join the effort Get involved: https://t.co/emNfuj1j6K
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