Awareness and Outbreaks

Approximately 50 high school and college students each year die from Sudden Cardiac Death, some of which are caused by undetected congenital cardiac anomalies or heart defects. Comprehensive sports physicals with electrocardiogram testing (EKG) better screens for diagnosis that can lead to sport-related sudden death incidences. Traditionally, doctors have relied on auscultation listening for heart murmurs to detect potential problems. In published medical studies, adding EKG testing helps improve detection of heart abnormalities. Read more >>

(7/21/10) USA TODAY - more travelers catching illnesses while traveling. Getting vaccines before you travel is important for prevention. Read more >>

Flu Prevention

2010-11 FLU VACCINES ARE NOW HERE!. Be well protected. This year, a single flu vaccine shot includes protection for Influenza A, B and H1N1 viruses. In stock at the Travel Medicine Clinic.

"It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate!" Fairfax County public schools partner with the Fairfax County Health Department to monitor the progression of the H1N1 swine flu and recommends the vaccine as the best way to protect against the influeza illness. Fliers discussing the flu are available translated in English, Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Urdu and Vietnamese.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - visit their site for more information on the flu virus and prevention. Topics include: Information for Health Professionals, What's New, Flu Surveillance, People at High Risk, Information for Specific Groups, and Who Should Not Be Vaccinated.

Maintaining Good Health

ANNUAL PHYSICALS. Schedule your annual physical exam today.

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