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.
Transylvania County is experiencing increased cases of pertussis – also known as whooping cough.
As of May 15, Transylvania Public Health has been notified of a total of 28 cases of pertussis among children in our county. While several of these cases attend local childcare centers and schools, this is considered a community outbreak. Public health staff are working with healthcare providers, schools, and childcare centers to identify possible exposures to pertussis and notify parents.
With more cases of pertussis being identified in Transylvania County, there are steps that people can take to protect themselves and their families.
Pay attention to any symptoms and stay home when sick. Parents should monitor their children for symptoms of pertussis for 21 days after their last possible exposure to someone with pertussis. Early symptoms include a low-grade fever, runny nose, mild cough, or pauses in breathing.
People who have been exposed to pertussis may continue to attend school or work as long as they do not have any of these symptoms.
Anyone who has recently started coughing or has other symptoms of pertussis should stay home from school or work and seek testing. They should tell their medical provider if they have been exposed to someone with pertussis.
People who have been diagnosed with pertussis will be prescribed antibiotics and should be sure to take all 5 days of antibiotics. They should not return to school or work until after the full 5 days of antibiotic treatment have been competed.
Everyone should make sure that your pertussis vaccinations are up to date. Protection against pertussis from the childhood vaccine (DTaP) decreases over time. Older children and adults, including pregnant women, should get a pertussis booster shot called “Tdap” to protect themselves and infants near or around them. If you need a Tdap vaccine, contact your doctor or call Transylvania Public Health at (828) 884-3135.
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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.
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