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)
CONTACT US
828.884.3135
[email protected]
Communicable Disease FAX: 828.884.4272 (for CD reports, STD reports, bite reports)
Flu Vaccine Clinic: 10/2/26
Make an appointment for the 2026 flu shot clinic hosted by Transylvania Public Health! The single best way to help prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination. And the ideal time to get one is in October. This ensures that you will have the best protection throughout...
2026 School Flu Vaccine Initiative
Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools to offer flu vaccinations at county schools. Only injectable flu shots will be given, and all flu vaccines offered by Transylvania Public Health for 2026-2027 are preservative free. The flu can...
Alert: Possible Rabies Exposure
Several baby goats at a mobile petting zoo based in Iredell County have tested positive for rabies. They may have been in direct contact with people at public events across multiple counties while infectious. If you had contact with baby goats from the Farm Adventures...
Fight The Bite
Mosquito and tick bites can be more than just annoying. They can make you really sick. It's important to protect yourself, your family, and your home from the diseases they carry. Click here to learn more about how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks.
Cleaning Up After Vomiting and Diarrhea
If you or someone in your family has experienced vomiting or diarrhea, here are some cleaning guidelines that can help prevent the spread of disease: 1. Wear gloves when cleaning any vomit or stool. Remove and dispose of gloves carefully to avoid touching outside...
PROTECTING 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.