Rabies vaccines are encouraged for ferrets. If the animal is wild, or if the animal's owner is unknown, it should be confined or its behavior monitored, and the Health Department or the Animal Control Division should be notified immediately so the animal can be captured. Exposure over time to elevated levels of radon has been linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Citizens are encouraged to test their homes for radon.
Testing is simple, and there are many actions they can take in the home to reduce high radon levels.
CRS headquarters is located in the Pennino Building, 10th floor, with services offered in Fairfax County Public Schools, community centers, senior centers and other county facilities. Classes, tours, summer camps and summer playground programs are offered through the Leisure Enterprise Division. In addition, hobby and leisure activity classes are taught by qualified part-time staff in subjects including children's arts and crafts, adult crafts, drama, music, golf, swimming, rollerblading, ballroom and ethnic dancing, dog obedience, sailing and other special interest areas. Athletic Services is responsible for scheduling community use of public school indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and Park Authority athletic fields. This division also advises adult and youth sports councils, assists them with various aspects of their programs and refers interested residents to the appropriate community organizations.