Transylvania Public Health is now offering flu shots to the general public. Please call (828) 884-3135 to schedule an appointment. Both regular flu vaccines (for ages 6 months and up) and high-dose vaccines (recommended for people over age 65) are available and will be administered by trained public health nurses.
Flu shots cost $41 for regular doses or $73 for high-dose vaccines. Transylvania Public Health can file an insurance claim directly with Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage (with any provider), NC Health Choice, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Children ages 6 months to 18 years with no insurance can receive flu vaccine at no cost.
The flu is a serious illness that can cause fever, headache, extreme tiredness and body aches lasting for a week or more. Flu is contagious and complications can be serious, especially in young children, older adults and people with certain medical conditions.
The CDC recommends that all people ages 6 months and up be vaccinated against the flu each year. The seasonal flu shot protects against the three or four influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Even in years when the shot is not a great match for the flu strain that’s currently circulating, it still provides protection against more severe symptoms. The ideal time to get a flu shot is in October: this ensures that you will have the best protection throughout the flu season, which typically lasts from late November through March.
Transylvania Public Health is offering free tetanus vaccines to disaster survivors and emergency response workers with puncture wounds, cuts, lacerations, or other skin injuries that can be contaminated with flood waters. Call 828-884-3135.
A wide variety of organizations are collaborating in the emergency response for our community. FEMA workers are in the county and accepting applications. Anchor Baptist Church is coordinating county-wide volunteer efforts and collecting donations. SEE RESOURCES
A few sites for free meals remain open throughout the county: SEE MEAL LOCATIONS AND TIMES. Now through Nov. 3, FNS recipients are able to purchase hot food including food prepared for immediate consumption from authorized Electronic Benefits Transfer retailers using their EBT card. WIC recipients who lost foods purchased with this month’s WIC benefits due to Hurricane Helene can contact 828-884-3242 for assistance with replacing those benefits.
Safe water: In areas that have experienced flooding, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. Be sure you do not use contaminated water to drink, wash and prepare food, make ice, prepare baby formula, wash dishes, brush teeth or wash hands. LEARN MORE
Safe food: Be sure to dispose of any food that has been in contact with floodwaters or has not been properly refrigerated. If in doubt, throw it out! LEARN MORE
Septic systems: Flooding can cause damage to your septic system. If your septic system is damaged and in need of repair, call 828-884-3139 or visit Environmental Health at 106 E Morgan St. LEARN MORE
Trash disposal: The landfill is open and can accept natural vegetation storm debris including spoiled hay. Pisgah Forest and See Off Convenience Sites are also open as usual. City of Brevard has resumed normal trash pickup service.
SUMMER AT THE TOWN POOL WITH FRIENDS ON A HOT SUMMER DAY.
A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CO-WORKERS.
MATCHING TATTOOS WITH YOUR COUSINS, JUST LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID YOU WOULD.
You might not know it, but memories like these are made possible by Transylvania Public Health. We inspect places like public and private pools, restaurants, hotels and even tattoo parlors to help keep them clean and safe for everyone in Transylvania County to use.
We also keep Transylvania County safe by offering immunizations, screening for health concerns, encouraging good nutrition, and more. Good public health is the backbone of a thriving, healthy community. Transylvania Public Health is already doing a lot to keep you healthy. Get to know us – there’s a lot more we can do for you.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Thursday
8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday
8:30am-5:00pm (last appt at 4:30pm)
828.884.3135
[email protected]
Communicable Disease FAX: 828.884.4272
(for CD reports, STD reports, bite reports)
DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCES
last updated Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2pm RECOVERY ASSISTANCE: Transylvania County Building Permitting & Enforcement - contact 828-884-3029 or email [email protected] for inspections of flood-damaged buildings FEMA - Apply online at...
read moreSEPTIC SYSTEM GUIDANCE
PRINTABLE VERSION After the flood waters have receded: Use the septic system very sparingly until water over the septic tank and drainfield areas is no longer evident on the ground surface. If the system is damaged and in need of repair, contact your local health...
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WATER SAFETY GUIDANCE
Access to safe and potable water remains a top concern in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing guidance on actions people can take to ensure water is safe and to prevent...
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FOOD SAFETY GUIDANCE
Perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked. Never taste food to determine if it is safe to eat. Throw out any food with an...
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COVID-19 Guidance
The CDC has released updated guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV. People who are experiencing symptoms of any respiratory illness should stay home and stay away from others until symptoms have been improving for 24 hours and they...
read morePROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY.
Transylvania County is known for its natural beauty, making it a popular tourist destination and more importantly, a place for families to grow and thrive. We’d venture to say that without clean water, a healthy population, and a well-immunized community, this wouldn’t be so.
Transylvania Public Health is committed to keeping our county beautiful and its people healthy. We’re a quiet but steady partner in economic development, an outspoken player in community health and promotion, and a valued member of any health crisis or disaster preparedness team.
TRANSYLVANIA PUBLIC HEALTH.
WE’RE HERE FOR EVERYONE.
EVERYWHERE. EVERYDAY.
MY HEALTH
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