There’s a lot of illness going around right now. You can take steps – like covering your cough and washing your hands – to help prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu, colds, RSV, and COVID-19. Be sure to get plenty of rest and eat healthy foods to keep your immune system strong. And if you are sick, please stay home until you’ve been fever free for 24 hours so you don’t spread more germs.
Learn more about flu and how to prevent the spread here: Flu Update, January 2025
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)

Flu Update – January 2025
Public health officials have noted a recent increase in flu cases in Transylvania County, including several cases in long-term care facilities and two deaths from influenza this season. Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms....
read moreDISASTER 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...
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.